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The Clarion Ledger

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Death toll rises to six in MS. Thousands remain without power from Saturday tornadoes

Severe weather moved through Mississippi with violent tornadoes, destructive winds and hail on Saturday. Six people were confirmed dead, and Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson , a strong weather system was expected to bring tornadoes and in the area of High Risk, those tornadoes were expected to be violent and long-tracked. Violent tornadoes are classified as EF4 or EF5 , the strongest of tornadoes, and can produce wind speeds of more than 200 miles per hour. The area of high risk includes central and eastern portions of the...

Mississippi · 2025-03-15

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Stine Home & Yard Breaks Ground on Expansion

Stine Home & Yard, which operates 12 stores in Louisiana and one in Mississippi, celebrated the groundbreaking of a major expansion at its location in DeRidder, Louisiana. This marks the third expansion for Stine in DeRidder. “DeRidder is my home. I’m so proud to be here,” says Wendy Stine, president...

Deridder, LA · 2025-03-14
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Hard-hit Taylorsville to be under curfew until 8 a.m. Sunday

TAYLORSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - After suffering heavy damage from a super storm cell Saturday, the Town of Taylorsville will be under a curfew extending into Sunday morning. The curfew will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday and run through 8 a.m. Sunday, Taylorsville Police Department Chief Gabe Horn said. The town...

Taylorsville, MS · 2025-03-15
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Extreme weather expected Saturday gets rarely used 'high risk' designation

Follow AP’s coverage of the deadly storm system moving across the U.S. ATLANTA (AP) — A dynamic storm system threatening to spawn powerful tornadoes and hail as big as baseballs has earned a relatively rare designation from forecasters: A “high risk” day of severe weather. Parts of Missouri, Iowa and Illinois saw some of the most extreme weather on Friday, with the system forecast to take aim Saturday at southern states including Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. “Numerous significant tornadoes, some of which should be long-track and potentially violent, are expected on Saturday afternoon and evening,” the federal Storm Prediction Center said in its latest forecast.

Alabama · 2025-03-15

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Three people injured after severe storms in Mississippi, Gov. Reeves says

MISSISSIPPI - Three people were injured after severe weather moved through Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves shared in an update on his X account. "Preliminary reports indicate three people were injured and hospitalized in Grenada County," Gov. Reeves posted. "This number is expected to increase. Mississippi is praying for those healing."

Mississippi · 2025-03-15

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Another Dangerous Tornado Day! -- Updated 1:45a Saturday

I have been in the forecast chair continuously since 8:30a Friday. I'm going to be now because Saturday will be an extremely dangerous tornado day. There is an extreme risk of strong tornadoes in the purple area and a high risk of strong tornadoes in the red area from 7a Saturday to 8a Sunday.

Louisiana · 2025-03-14

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Nocturnal tornado outbreak forecast for Mississippi River Valley

A significant tornado outbreak is expected Friday night across parts of Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi. A deep low-pressure system will generate hurricane-force low-level winds, fueling multiple supercell thunderstorms capable of producing strong tornadoes. The highest risk will occur after sunset. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a...

Kentucky · 2025-03-14

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10 Secluded Towns Tucked Away in the Woods of Mississippi's Leaf River Forest

... The post 10 Secluded Towns Tucked Away in the Woods of Mississippi’s Leaf River Forest appeared first on Home Stratosphere .

Mississippi · 2025-03-14

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Meteorologist says strong tornadoes have become more frequent in SE Louisiana

Arabi, Louisiana (WVUE) - Forecasters warn that large areas of Louisiana and Mississippi could be under a tornado watch or warning starting Saturday. Fox 8 meteorologist Zack Fradella says the risk of tornadoes is not only high but could last for an extended period. “We’re going to go through a...

Louisiana · 2025-03-15

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Feds Demand Mississippi Repay $101 Million in Misspent Welfare Funds

Clarksdale, Ms – The federal government is demanding that Mississippi repay nearly $101 million in welfare funds that were misused during former Governor Phil Bryant’s administration. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a penalty notice in December, marking the first time since the 2020 welfare scandal broke that federal officials have formally confirmed violations of spending regulations.

Mississippi · 2025-03-13

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The Weather Authority: Major, dangerous severe weather threat for Alabama

DANGEROUS SEVERE THUNDERSTORM/TORNADO OUTBREAK AHEAD: A dangerous outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is forecast across a large area beginning early Saturday morning. 6AM UPDATE: Rain and thunderstorms are over North Alabama this morning with small hail in spots, but they are under severe limits and we have managed to...

Alabama · 2025-03-14

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Major Tornado Outbreak Expected This Weekend: Experts Urge Immediate Preparations

March 13 2025 (3:00 PM CT) UPDATED Severe outlook maps at the bottom. A significant and dangerous Tornado outbreak is increasingly likely from Friday night through Saturday, with meteorologists warning of dangerous conditions across the Mid-South and Lower Mississippi River Valley. Latest forecast models indicate a rapidly intensifying storm system capable of producing numerous strong and potentially violent tornadoes.

Alabama · 2025-03-13

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Passenger Killed, Driver Injured in High-Speed Chase Crash in Walthall County

On Thursday, March 13, at approximately 7:34 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 27 in Walthall County. A 2026 Kia Soul, driven by 22-year-old Sara Elizabeth Edmonds of McComb, MS, was traveling south on Highway 27 while fleeing from the Pike County Sheriff’s Office when it collided with a pursuing deputy’s vehicle, a 2023 Dodge Charger, which was also traveling south.

Walthall County, MS · 2025-03-14

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Mississippi Bracing for Severe Weather: Residents Urged to Prepare

The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning of an enhanced risk of severe weather across Mississippi Friday evening (March 14) into Saturday morning (March 15), with conditions worsening to a moderate risk by Saturday afternoon and evening. Residents are urged to take precautions now as the system could bring damaging...

Mississippi · 2025-03-13

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Hattiesburg attractions closing Saturday due to storms

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Due to the possibility of severe weather on Saturday, March 15, the following Hattiesburg Convention Commission attractions will be closed: Officials said the Hattiesburg Zoo will make damage assessments Saturday evening and Sunday morning. If all grounds, fencing, animal habitats and structures are safe, the zoo will open for regular hours […]

Hattiesburg, MS · 2025-03-14

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Federal Inmate at Yazoo Correctional Sentenced to 16 Months for Meth Possession

A United States Bureau of Prisons inmate housed at the Yazoo Federal Correctional Institute was sentenced today to 16 months in prison for possession of contraband within the prison facility. According to court documents, 36-year-old Frederick Joshua Scott while an inmate in the U.S. Bureau of Prisons was found in...

Mississippi · 2025-03-14

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Dennis Gates takes direct shot at Chris Jans, Mississippi State after SEC Tournament matchup

Missouri defeated Mississippi State 83-75 in the second round of the SEC Tournament on Thursday. Head coach Dennis Gates revealed that his Tigers used some outside motivation from the previous night to help will them to victory over the Bulldogs. “I heard the interview last night that you guys had with [Josh] Hubbard and [Mississippi State head coach Chris] Jans, and they mentioned they want to get-back,” Gates said on the SEC Network after the win. “So I made sure our players understood what get-back meant, and we were ready to play. We knew the very beginning was going to be very physical, a...

Starkville, MS · 2025-03-14