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Campus officials report ongoing efforts to evaluate and repair damage following a winter storm, focusing on safety and infrastructure restoration.

The university reports significant tree damage across campus following a recent storm, with recovery efforts underway.

Mississippi’s Office of the State Auditor announced it passed a recent audit conducted by an external CPA firm, with officials praising the results and their staff’s performance.

As of 9 a.m. Thursday, reports of ice on roads and bridges continue across 23 counties in Mississippi, prompting travel warnings and ongoing road closures.

MEMA offers resources and clarifies guidelines amid ongoing winter storm in Mississippi, including information on emergency declarations and generator use.

The city of Booneville is actively responding to storm damage, with utilities restored and aid distributed to residents, officials say.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 until black ice can be cleared. The closure is expected to lift later this morning.

Videos captured from helicopters on Jan. 28 demonstrate the hazardous state of roads during recent winter storms, prompting safety warnings from authorities.

The northbound lanes of I-55 from Batesville to Sardis are now open as crews continue work in the area, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

As of 9 a.m. Thursday, icy roads and bridges are reported in 23 counties across Mississippi, prompting continued travel advisories and road closures.