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Parts of Mississippi could see snow, be under freeze warning this week. See where, when

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January 8, 2025

Parts of Mississippi could see snow, be under freeze warning this week. See where, when

A winter storm system is set to sweep across the southern U.S. this week and is expected to bring snow and some ice and wintry mix to states along the Gulf coast.

The storm is set to start in Texas on Wednesday night and move toward the eastern seaboard. Parts of the South will get 4 to 8 inches of snow. The National Weather Service expects several inches of snow in the Dallas area, and the weather system will move northeast through the weekend. Nashville and Atlanta also could see hazardous conditions.

The southeast has already been feeling the effects of Arctic air that moved in a few days ago, and the storm is expected to delay travel including affecting road conditions in areas not accustomed to heavy snow and potentially affecting airports.

Parts of Mississippi could see freezing temperatures and some snow, though previous forecasts calling for wintery weather in most of the state have been updated. The latest forecasts look like central and north Mississippi will have the strongest chances for snow, sleet and freezing temperatures.

What will the winter storm bring to Mississippi?

The AccuWeather and National Weather Service forecasts for the Jackson region through Friday have some slight differences. The biggest one is that while AccuWeather calls for a 25% chance of precipitation Thursday and a 99% chance with cold rain on Friday, the NWS says rain and sleet are likely Thursday night with a strong chance of showers on Friday.

Northern areas of the Magnolia State are under a winter storm watch Thursday and Friday. The NWS is predicting rain and snow chances in Greenwood, Oxford and Columbus/West Point/Starkville starting after midnight Thursday night and through Friday evening.

The Hattiesburg forecast now calls for showers Thursday night through Friday night. The overnight low Thursday is 35 degrees. Friday weather has a high of 46 and a low of 31.

The NWS New Orleans office issued a freeze warning Wednesday night for Gulfport. That area is set to get rain Thursday and Friday, but temperatures are expected to stay above freezing.

How should I prepare for extreme cold, winter weather?

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency encourages residents to be ready for winter weather. Extreme cold, snow and ice can lead to power outages and make travel conditions dangerous.

Have non-perishable food and bottled water on hand. (If you have electric appliances, plan meals that can be eaten without using the stove or oven.) Make sure you have enough winter clothing and blankets to stay warm if power goes out. Keep your cellphone charged and have flashlights ready.

Keep an emergency supply kit in vehicles. Be prepared if you have to drive in icy road conditions. (If you hit black ice while driving, take your foot off the pedals and steer into the skid.)

Bring pets inside and make sure animals that can’t be brought in have access to lots of food and water that isn’t frozen.

Check on elderly relatives, friends and neighbors.

7-day Jackson weather forecast

According to AccuWeather, as of Jan. 8, the Jackson area can expect the following for the next week:

Jan. 8: High 43°F, low 24°F.
Jan. 9: High 43°F, low 35°F.
Jan. 10: High 39°F, low 30°F, 99% chance of precipitation with cold rain.
Jan. 11: High 44°F, low 26°F.
Jan. 12: High 55°F, low 32°F.
Jan. 13: High 52°F, low 29°F.
Jan. 14: High 50°F, low 31°F.
Jan. 15: High 52°F, low 28°F.

In the National Weather Service forecast, Mississippi is expected to have below-average temperatures and precipitation Jan. 13-17. From Jan. 15-21, temperatures are expected to stay below average while rain changes will be about average.

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January average temperatures in Mississippi

These are the average temperatures for the Jackson, Hattiesburg, Tupelo and Gulfport areas for 2020-24, according to data from the National Weather Service.

Jackson

2020: 50.9°F.
2021: 48°F.
2022: 45.4°F.
2023: 53.8°F.
2024: 44.5°F.

Hattiesburg

2020: 52.6°F.
2021: 49.7°F.
2022: 47.5°F.
2023: 55.8°F.
2024: 48.2°F.

Tupelo

2020: 48.6°F.
2021: 45.1°F.
2022: 42°F.
2023: 50.6°F.
2024: 39.5°F.

Gulfport

2020: 55.3°F.
2021: 51.7°F.
2022: 49.4°F.
2023: 58.2°F.
2024: 51.2°F.

What are the next winter storm names for 2025?

The Weather Channel names winter storms based on scale. So far the 2024-25 season already has seen Anya and Blair. They do not name “pure arctic cold outbreaks.”

Other planned names are:

Cora.
Demi.
Enzo.
Freya.
Garnett.
Harlow.
Iliana.
Jett.
Kingston.
Lola.
Marisol.
Nyla.
Omari.
Pascale.
Quentin.
Roman.
Spencer.
Theo.
Usman.
Vincenzo.
Wilhelm.
Xia.
Ygenny.
Zahir.

Contributing: Christopher Cann and Doyle Rice

Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@gannett.com.

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Mississippi lawmakers aim to raise funding cap for hospitals

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January 9, 2026

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Mississippi lawmakers aim to raise funding cap for hospitals

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Removing the red tape and raising the funding cap for hospitals is a priority for some Mississippi lawmakers. They’re trying to make it easier to access more funding for facility improvements or equipment upgrades without needing approval from the State Board of Health.

A bill to lift spending restrictions for hospitals passed in the House and Senate during the 2025 Legislative Session, but Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) vetoed it. Lawmakers said the part Reeves didn’t like was removed.

“The whole intent is to be able to make healthcare more widely available, more cost effective and more efficient for providers and for our citizens in Mississippi,” said State Rep. Sam Creekmore IV (R-District 14).

According to Creekmore, the new bill doubles the capital investments that hospitals can make without applying for a certificate of need. Currently, hospitals and medical facilities can only spend so much money on facility or equipment investments.

If they want to spend more than the cap allows, they could apply for new equipment. It would require approval from the State Board of Health.

Creekmore said applying for a certificate of need to spend money can be timely, but there’s a chance the request could be denied. He said Reeves vetoed the initial bill because lawmakers approved a certificate of need for St. Dominic to allow psychiatric care after St. Dominic closed the unit in the past.

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Miami edges Mississippi, ‘Canes await Oregon-Indiana winner in CFP championship game

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January 9, 2026

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Miami edges Mississippi, ‘Canes await Oregon-Indiana winner in CFP championship game

GLENDALE, Ariz.— Carson Beck scrambled for a 3-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left, and Miami will head back home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday night.

The 10th-ranked Hurricanes (13-2) had their vaunted defense picked apart by the sixth-ranked Rebels (13-2) in a wild fourth quarter, falling into a 27-24 hole after Trinidad Chambliss threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Dae’Quan Wright with 3:13 left.

Beck, who won a national title as a backup at Georgia, kept the Hurricanes calm amid the storm, leading them down the field for the winning score — and a shot at a national title on their home field at Hard Rock Stadium on Jan. 19. Beck is 37-5 as a starter, including two seasons at Georgia.

The sixth-seeded Rebels lost their coach before the playoff, but not their cool.

If anything, Lane Kiffin’s decision to bolt for LSU seemed to harden Ole Miss’ resolve, pushing the Rebels to the best season in school history — and within a game of their first national championship game.

Ole Miss kept Miami within reach when its offense labored and took a 19-17 lead on Lucas Carneiro’s fourth field goal, from 21 yards.

Malachi Toney, the hero of Miami’s opening CFP win over Texas A&M, turned a screen pass into a 36-yard touchdown that put Miami up 24-19.

Chambliss’ TD pass to Wright put the Rebels back on top, but improbable run came to an end when the defense couldn’t hold the Hurricanes.

But what a run it was.

With Pete Golding calling the shots after being promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach, and most of the assistants sticking around, the Rebels blew out Tulane to open the playoff and took down mighty Georgia in the CFP quarterfinals.

They faced a different kind of storm in the Hurricanes.

Miami has rekindled memories of its 2001 national championship team behind a defense that went from porous to nearly impenetrable in its first season under coordinator Corey Hetherman.

The Hurricanes walled up early in the Fiesta Bowl, holding Ole Miss to minus-1 yard.

One play revved up the Rebels and their rowdy fans.

Kewan Lacy, the nation’s third-leading rusher, burst through a hole up the middle for a 73-yard touchdown run on the first play of the second quarter — the longest run allowed by Miami’s defense since 2018.

The Hurricanes seemed content to grind away at the Rebels in small chunks offensively, setting up CharMar Brown’s 4-yard touchdown run and a field goal.

Miami unlocked the deep game just before halftime, taking advantage of a busted coverage for a 52-yard touchdown pass from Beck to Keelan Marion.

No. 1 Indiana (14-0) vs. No. 5 Oregon (13-1)

When: Friday, January 9
Time: 4:30 p.m. PT
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
TV: ESPN and ABC
Stream: You can watch this game on DIRECTV (free trial) or with Sling (a Sling day pass to watch this game and more is just $4.99). Streaming broadcasts for this game will be available on these streaming services locally in Oregon and Washington, but may not be available outside of the Pacific Northwest, depending on your location.

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Lady Vols basketball vs Mississippi State live updates, score, start time, TV channel

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January 8, 2026

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Lady Vols basketball vs Mississippi State live updates, score, start time, TV channel

Lady Vols basketball will play a second straight road game with a matchup against Mississippi State.

No. 22 Tennessee (10-3, 2-0 SEC) faces the Bulldogs (14-2, 1-1) at Humphrey Coliseum on Jan. 8 (7:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network+) in Starkville, Mississippi.

The Lady Vols started SEC play with wins over Florida and Auburn, and Mississippi State opened conference play with a win over Auburn before falling to Oklahoma on the road.

The matchup is the first of two with the Bulldogs this season with MSU being Tennessee’s lone home and home opponent in SEC play this season.

Both Mississippi State’s losses were on the road, the first at Texas Tech in November before it fell 95-47 to the Sooners on Jan. 4. Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell called the Bulldogs an athletic team and pointed out they ranked in the top 10 nationally in rebounding. MSU averages 45.6 rebounds, which ranks No. 9 in the country.

“We have to go and play in a tough environment with a team that is undefeated at home, plays very well at home,” Caldwell said Jan. 7. “I think that they are a different team at home than they are on the road. So it’s tough to have to go to their place, but it’s tough to go anywhere. And so just got to make sure that we play our game and we box them out and we do what we need to do.”

Lady Vols basketball vs. Mississippi State: Live score updates

When does Lady Vols basketball vs. Mississippi State start?

Date: Thursday, Jan. 8
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi

What TV channel is Lady Vols vs. Mississippi State on today?

Lady Vols basketball 2025-26 schedule, TV times

Nov. 4: NC State 80, Tennessee 77
Nov. 7: Tennessee 97, ETSU 47
Nov. 9: Tennessee 72, UT Martin 61
Nov. 13: Tennessee 68, Belmont 58
Nov. 20: Tennessee 85, MTSU 41
Nov. 23: Tennessee 88, Coppin State 35
Nov. 30: UCLA 99, Tennessee 77
Dec. 3: Tennessee 65, Stanford 62
Dec. 14: Tennessee 112, Winthrop 40
Dec. 20: Louisville 89, Tennessee 65
Dec. 22: Tennessee 89, Southern Indiana 44
Jan. 1: Tennessee 76, Florida 65
Jan. 4: Tennessee 73, Auburn 56
Jan. 8: at Mississippi State (7:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network+)
Jan. 11: vs. Arkansas (2 p.m. ET, SEC Network+)
Jan. 18: at Alabama (2 p.m. ET, SEC Network)
Jan. 22: vs. Kentucky (6:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network)
Jan. 26: at Ole Miss (7 p.m. ET, ESPNU)
Jan. 29: vs. Mississippi State (6:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network+)
Feb. 1: at UConn (noon ET, FOX)
Feb. 5: at Georgia (6:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network+)
Feb. 8: at South Carolina (3 p.m. ET, ABC)
Feb. 12: vs. Missouri (6:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network+)
Feb. 15: vs. Texas (3 p.m. ET, ABC)
Feb. 19: vs. Texas A&M (6:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network+)
Feb. 22: at Oklahoma (2 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN2)
Feb. 26: at LSU (6 p.m. ET, ESPN)
March 1: vs. Vanderbilt (2 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Cora Hall is the University of Tennessee women’s athletics reporter for Knox News. Email: cora.hall@knoxnews.com; X: @corahalll; Bluesky: @corahall.bsky.social. Support strong local journalism and unlock premium perks: subscribe.knoxnews.com/offers

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