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A confirmed large tornado prompted a Tornado Emergency for parts of Mississippi, with officials reporting destroyed homes and people trapped in Franklin County.
As storms move into Mississippi, some school districts are sending students home early.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Some Mississippi schools announced early dismissals for students on May 6, 2026, due to the possibility of severe weather. Canton Public School District Jones County School District – 1:00 p.
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Governor confirms 7 weather-related deaths after storm brought blistering cold to Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Gov. Tate Reeves says that seven winter-related deaths have occurred in Mississippi after a cold front over the weekend brought life-threatening temperatures from Arkansas to New England. The total rose to seven on Wednesday after ...
Three destructive tornadoes touched down in Mississippi on Wednesday, with one reaching EF-1 strength, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service. The storms reportedly