Mississippi News

Aggregated Mississippi News Articles

• Noem coordinates with Mississippi officials as state recovers from deadly winter storm
  
  Winter Storm Fern's reported death toll reaches 85 nationwide as Mississippi continues recovery efforts with hundreds of thousands still without power.
  Fox News.  Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:45:35 -0500.
• Siemens Energy Bets $1 Billion That A.I. Power Demand Will Last
  
  The German manufacturer announced plans to expand factories in several U.S. states and build a new plant in Mississippi.
  Rebecca F. Elliott.  New York Times.  Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:16 +0000.
• Massive great white shark detected by researchers off Mississippi coast in rare Gulf migration
  
  A massive great white shark named Ernst is detected in an unusual location off the Mississippi coast, after first being tagged in Nova Scotia by researchers months ago.
  Fox News.  Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:27:26 -0500.
• Women's: Did upset of Iowa save USC's season?
  
  In danger of falling out of the field, USC got its most important win of the season Thursday. Mississippi State also got a big one.
  Charlie Creme.  ESPN.  Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:29:07 EST.
• For North Mississippi, a return to normal still weeks away after historic ice storm
  
  The small Mississippi community of Gravestown has been without power and running water for five days following an ice storm the likes of which the state hasn't seen in more than 30 years.
  CBS News.  Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:51:35 -0500.
• States Rush To Get Lights Back On Ahead Of Second Winter Storm In Days
  
  Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has mobilized 500 National Guard Troops
  Alexis Lapp.  Daily Caller.  Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:20:57 +0000.
• 1/28: CBS Evening News
  
  Mississippi teacher among thousands facing freezing temperatures without power; Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick rejected as first-ballot Hall of Famer
  CBS News.  Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:49:24 -0500.
• Tens of Thousands in Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana Without Power After Storm
  
  Across Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana, hundreds of power lines and poles remained damaged after freezing rain and low temperatures coated much of the region in ice over the weekend.
  Emily Cochrane.  New York Times.  Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:42:33 +0000.
• Nike to cut 775 employees as it accelerates 'automation' at U.S. distribution centers
  
  Nike is cutting 775 employees, primarily from jobs at distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi.
  CNBC.  Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:08:52 GMT.
• WATCH: South braces for potentially major winter snow and ice storm this weekend
  
  The South is bracing for a potentially major winter storm this weekend, impacting Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.
  ABC News.  Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:08:30 -0500.
• Mississippi city formally apologizes to Hezekiah Watkins, arrested at 13 during 1961 Freedom Ride
  
  Hezekiah Watkins, the youngest Freedom Rider, spent five days in a cell on Mississippi's death row. Now, the city of Jackson has issued a formal apology.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:49:00 GMT.
• Flight instructor, 29, and teenager both killed in fiery Mississippi plane crash
  
  The county sheriff said the plane struck a large pine tree before hitting the ground and bursting into flames, killing both people inside.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:14:46 GMT.

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