Mississippi
Mississippi colleges, school districts announce Wednesday closures amid winter weather
Universities, colleges and public school districts throughout Mississippi closed Tuesday in anticipation of potentially dangerous winter weather. Some have now announced extended closures through Wednesday.
By Tuesday afternoon, some areas of the state faced icy roads and several inches of snow while other parts got only a few snow flurries.
Temperatures are expected to warm slightly by Wednesday morning, but several parts of the state, especially Southern Mississippi and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, will still face potentially dangerous conditions. A state of emergency declared by Gov. Tate Reeves will remain in effect through Wednesday, Jan. 21.
As a result, several schools have announced extended closures or modified operations through Wednesday.
Universities and colleges
Many universities and colleges had not yet made an announcement regarding campus operations for Wednesday, Jan. 22, by press time for this story.
The following universities and colleges have canceled or modified classes:
- Jones College implemented modified operations starting Tuesday. Campus will remain open, but all classes will transition to remote through Wednesday, Jan. 22.
- The University of Southern Mississippi announced Tuesday afternoon that all campuses will remain closed through Wednesday, Jan. 22, and all classes will be canceled. The university will make a decision on Thursday’s campus operations by 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
- William Carey University announced Tuesday afternoon that all campuses including Hattiesburg, Biloxi and Baton Rouge will remain closed through Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to the continuing winter storm. Normal operations will resume Thursday, Jan. 23.
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School districts
Many of Mississippi’s school districts throughout the state closed on Tuesday due to winter weather. Potentially dangerous conditions and cold temperatures are expected to continue through Wednesday, especially for southern and coastal counties.
The following school districts have announced canceled classes for Wednesday:
- Bay St. Louis- Waveland School District announced Sunday all schools will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22, after Monday’s MLK Day holiday in order to “ensure the safety of our students, staff and families.” The district shared photos on Facebook of the mascot Bayland the Tiger enjoying the snow day.
- Forrest County School District announced Tuesday afternoon all schools will remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the advice of Forrest County Emergency Management due to the possibility of dangerous road conditions.
- Hattiesburg Public Schools will remain closed through Wednesday, Jan. 22, with plans to resume normal operations on Thursday, Jan. 23.
- Ocean Springs School District met with Jackson County Emergency Management officials Monday afternoon and decided to extend its closure through Wednesday, Jan. 22. As of Tuesday afternoon, the district plans to reopen Thursday, Jan. 23, and will keep community members updated on any changes through social media.
- Petal School District met with Forrest County Emergency Management officials Tuesday afternoon and decided to keep all schools closed through Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to snow covered roads. Extracurricular activities have also been canceled. The district will continue monitoring weather conditions and provide updates on the rest of the week’s schedule.
This is a developing story. Check back in with the Clarion Ledger for updates.
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 19, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
01-07-11-30-34
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 7-4-6, FB: 5
Evening: 3-3-0, FB: 8
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 3-4-8-9, FB: 5
Evening: 6-2-0-4, FB: 8
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 10
Evening: 08
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — A George County High School senior is dead after an SUV hit him while bicycling on Highway 26 Friday night.
Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) officials said at 8:15 p.m. the MHP responded to a fatal crash on Highway 26 in George County.
Those officials said a Ford SUV traveling west on Highway 26 collided with 18-year-old Tyree Bradley of McLain, Mississippi, who was bicycling.
Bradley was fatally injured and died at the scene, MHP officials said.
The crash remains under investigation by the MHP.
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