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Mississippi National Guard Soldiers assist a stranded motorist during winter storm response operations in Mississippi on Jan. 29. Guardsmen are supporting route clearance, vehicle recovery, and lifesaving missions across multiple counties as part of the state’s response to severe winter weather.

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National Guard increases winter storm response

Fri,01/30/26-8:26PM, 1,740 Reads 5,998 Statewide
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated an additional 150 service members, bringing the total to 650 personnel, to conduct general support, fueling operations and aerial logistics packaging of food, water, medical and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26.
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Earnest Lee Johnson

Tue,02/03/26-9:55PM, 1,728 Reads
Services for Earnest Lee Johnson of Sidon will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake Chapel Church in Inverness.
Mr. Johnson, 53, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at his home.
He was a farmer.
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Breazeale: The Weight They Carry: Life as a teacher in Mississippi

By GRACE BREAZEALE - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE GRACE BREAZEALE - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,02/05/26-10:58AM, 1,725 Reads 4,479 Statewide
Below is an opinion column by Grace Breazeale:
The question before lawmakers this session is whether we will protect that progress or allow it to erode by continuing to ask teachers to carry more than any profession reasonably can.
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Almost half of Mississippi public school districts are closing Monday due to weather

By MISSISSIPPI TODAY STAFF MISSISSIPPI TODAY STAFF
Mon,01/26/26-12:38PM, 1,728 Reads 6,775 Statewide
Many colleges and universities across the state are slated to operate virtually.
The winter storm that contributed to downed power lines, gnarled trees and hazardous roadways across the state is also spurring school closures.
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