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Mississippi Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday he was declaring a state of emergency ahead of a massive approaching winter stormthat is threatening to blanket much of the eastern half of the country in ice, snow or both.

by Kevin Edwards January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

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Millions of Americans Prepare for Potentially Catastrophic Ice Storm. Here Are the Numbers.

Millions of Americans are bracing for a potentially catastrophic winter storm that could crush trees and power lines and knock out power for days.

by Jeff Martin and Associated Press January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Rep. Thompson Says He’ll Oppose Funding DHS and ICE ‘As They Terrorize Our Communities’

U.S. House Rep. Bennie Thompson will vote against funding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and ICE, saying that “Donald Trump has weaponized DHS against the American people.”

by Ashton Pittman, Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro and Associated Press January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Private Schools in Mississippi Will Get Federal Funding Under Trump Voucher Plan, Governor Says

Mississippi students will soon be able to use federal tax credits to attend K-12 private and homeschool programs, including religious schools, after Gov. Tate Reeves opted Mississippi into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program included in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

by Heather Harrison January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Federal Cuts Test Mississippi’s Health Care System

Federal changes to Medicaid funding and Affordable Care Act subsidies are expected to reshape Mississippi’s health care system, raising concerns in one of the nation’s poorest and least-insured states.

by Justin Glowacki and RHCJC News January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Trump’s Anti-Diversity Campaign in Schools Falters as Administration Drops Legal Appeal

The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation’s schools and colleges.