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Mississippi’s statewide human trafficking coordinator will join a panel at the state’s upcoming summit aimed at combating trafficking. The event is scheduled for Feb. 6 and aims to raise awareness and foster collaboration.

As of 8:30 a.m. January 27, ice remains on roads and bridges in 36 Mississippi counties, prompting travel advisories and caution.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns residents of continued cold temperatures, with another Arctic blast expected next weekend.

Ripley Walmart announced it will reopen at 7 a.m. after restoring power, aiming to serve the community during a challenging period.

The National Weather Service in Memphis reports snow, sleet, and ice accumulations from the weekend winter storm, with slight adjustments possible as delayed reports come in.

Tennessee Valley Authority has restored transmission lines serving local utilities in Middle and West Tennessee as recovery efforts continue from Winter Storm Fern.

Repair work on a broken gas line between Ripley and Blue Mountain is close to finished, with a temporary outage planned for tonight.

Mississippi Department of Transportation first responders continue snow and ice removal in northern counties despite dangerous conditions, aiming to reopen roads and assist emergency services.

The Mississippi Transportation Commission will stream its next meeting live on YouTube on Jan. 27, starting at 10 a.m.

Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Brad White briefed the public on winter weather efforts during a news conference with Gov. Tate Reeves.