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Authorities in Mississippi are investigating a shadow sighting reported this morning, prompting safety concerns and prompting a response from law enforcement.

Megan has obtained her driver’s license and is now on the road. Authorities remind drivers to buckle up and drive safely.

The Ripley Fire Department advises residents to keep fire station bays clear to ensure emergency response access. The department clarifies it does not have any generators.

The park gym will distribute free cases of water to visitors on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Officials urge residents affected by recent winter weather to report damage via an online tool, as federal assistance is not yet available.

Motorists in 14 Mississippi counties are advised to exercise caution as ice covers roads and bridges, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

Staff Sgt. Kevin Bollig of the Army National Guard spoke to students about military career opportunities amid ongoing recovery efforts following ice storm Fern.

Temperatures in the Midsouth are expected to stay above freezing this week, with rain returning Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis.

On February 2, Coombs Gas and community partners will provide free propane cylinder fills to help families stay warm after recent storm damage.

Forecasters predict warmer-than-normal weather for the Mid-South during the second week of February, offering a welcome change.