Mississippi
4 Mississippi state parks remain closed due to lingering impact of January ice storm – SuperTalk Mississippi
Four state parks and one county lake remain closed as restoration work continues in the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks said that the following facilities are not welcoming visitors at this time: Wall Doxey State Park, P. Coleman State Park, George P. Cossar State Park, John W. Kyle State Park, and Tippah County Lake.
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“These closures remain necessary due to ongoing cleanup efforts, including the removal of storm debris, downed trees, and other hazards that pose potential safety risks to visitors and staff,” an official statement from the department reads. “Widespread impacts from the January ice storm caused significant damage across these properties, and crews are continuing to work diligently to restore safe access.”
Officials said they will notify the public when the parks and lake reopen.