MDOT reminds public: Stay prepared for severe weather

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is joining other state agencies in recognizing Oct. 7-12, 2024, as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Severe weather watches and warnings are ineffective if the public does not receive the message or does not know the safety... Read More.

Closings and delays due to Hurricane Francine

This is a list of area schools, businesses and services that be will be closed or delayed due inclement weather from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Francine: Thursday, September 12 Presbyterian Day School - Will be closed on Thursday and will resume on Friday. French Camp Academy - Will be... Read More.

Burn Bans Posted for Some Local Counties

The danger of wildfires continues.   Locally, three counties are now under burn bans.  The Mississippi Forestry Commission says the burn ban for Winston County has been in effect since last Thursday.  The one for Montgomery County took effect Sunday and Carroll County went under... Read More.


MDOT urges public to prepare for severe weather

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is working to spread awareness about the importance of preparing for potential severe weather in Mississippi. To further prepare Mississippians for severe weather season in March, April and May, Gov. Tate Reeves declared... Read More.


Winter Weather Info From MEMA

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges Mississippians to prepare for potential winter weather and extreme cold next week. Residents should be prepared for potential ice, cold temperatures, and possible prolonged power outages. As an arctic blast is predicted to move across the state, it... Read More.

MDOT preparing for potential winter weather

Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials are gearing up for potential winter weather in parts of Mississippi next week as a blast of arctic air moves south. Forecasts predict hard freezes with morning lows in the single-digits in parts the northern part... Read More.


Area baseball/softball games postponed due to weather

Several local baseball and softball games scheduled for today (Thursday) have been cancelled or postponed due to weather. The Kosciusko Lady Whippets home softball game against Neshoba Central scheduled has been cancelled. Additionally, Ethel's softball game against Sebastopol has been postponed. That game is a key... Read More.