Pearl, Miss. – Two additional weather-related deaths have been reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. The incident occurred on US-82 in Leflore County and is being investigated by the Mississippi Highway Patrol. This brings the state’s total death toll to eight since January 14th...

Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with county and state partners as the state braces for another round of dangerous cold weather. One additional weather-related death has been reported to MEMA in Washington County. This brings the state’s total death toll...

Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with county and state partners as the state braces for another round of dangerous cold weather. One additional weather-related death has been reported to MEMA in Rankin County. This brings the state’s total death toll to...

Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with county and state partners as the state braces for another round of dangerous cold weather. Two additional weather-related deaths have been reported to MEMA in Chickasaw County. This occurred on Highway 15 just south of...

Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with county and state partners through this winter weather event. Dangerous cold is expected to continue throughout the week in portions of the state. A second weather-related death has been reported to MEMA due to the...

Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with county and state partners as winter weather moves through the state. Dangerous cold and wintry precipitation is expected to continue through the day. Road conditions in north Mississippi are already being affected by the...

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves issued a State of Emergency today in anticipation of winter weather expected to impact the state starting Sunday, January 14, 2024. The National Weather Services is forecasting freezing rain, sleet, and snow for a significant portion of the State, along with...

PEARL, Miss. (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...

Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service and the Mississippi Department of Transportation urge Mississippians to plan for winter weather on Winter Weather Preparedness Day, December 6, 2023. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center...

TUPELO, MISS. --- Officials gathered on Thursday, Nov. 9 to officially dedicate a bridge on State Route 25 in Winston County as the “Stacey Dale Ricks Memorial Bridge”. The ceremony featured guest speakers including Stephen C. McCraney, Executive Director, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency...