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Wintry weather expected to move toward Mississippi. What to expect, how to prepare

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January 9, 2024

Wintry weather expected to move toward Mississippi. What to expect, how to prepare

The National Weather Service is forecasting cold temperatures associated with storm systems bringing high winds, heavy rain, in Mississippi starting the week of Jan. 14.

Chad Entremont, NWS science and operations officer in Jackson, said for over the next seven to 14 days, it will be a “fairly complex” weather pattern.

He said there are not many details on how the storm system will set up for the upcoming week, but there is at least some potential for wintry weather such as ice, sleet and even snow beginning Monday, Jan. 15, and lingering over into the night.

Entremont said that once temperatures reach below freezing, it is likely to stay below freezing until Wednesday, Jan. 17, for much of the state. There is potential for pipes to burst due to the prolonged freeze.

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“One thing we are more confident in is getting arctic air coming in and getting very dangerously cold temperatures starting on Monday,” Entremont said. “We’re pretty confident that the whole area is going to probably see lows, at least in the teens with some areas … seeing a single digit.”

Entremont said the forecast is an early prediction, and forecasts are subject to change.

In Jackson, the latest forecast indicated temperatures could drop around 20 degrees Monday and fall near 15 degrees by nighttime. Moving south into Hattiesburg, the forecasts predicted temperatures to be in the lower 20s with some potential to drop down into the teens.

In Biloxi, the forecast shows cloudy skies and some heavy showers in the afternoon. At this time, temperatures not expected to fall below 22 degrees.

Entremont said north of Jackson, there is more potential for colder temperatures and single digit readings.

In Oxford, Monday’s temperature could reach a low of 2 degrees and a high of 22 degrees. In Tupelo, forecasts predict a low of 7 degrees and a high of 28 degrees. In Southaven, there is the potential for temperatures to reach a low of 1 degree.

Residents are urged to stay inside with heat running during extreme cold weather and seek shelter if they do not have housing.

“The main thing is to be prepared and be weather aware,” Entremont said. “Right now is the time to be putting a plan in place. Then, you can enact the plan once you get any kind of severe weather warnings.”

Tips for preparing for the winter and cold weather, provided by the National Weather Service, are listed below.

Winterize Your Home Tips: Some steps provided by NWS to prepare your home for the winter is to inspect your chimney, insulate exposed pipes, caulk and weather strip doors and windows, and gather supplies.

Protecting Vulnerable Populations Tips: NWS considers newborns, older adults, those with chronic illnesses, outdoor workers and unhoused people as vulnerable populations. NWS advises to them to dress in loose layers with all exposed skin covered, consume hot foods and warm drinks — not caffeine and alcohol, and limit or avoid time outdoors.

Don’t Forget Your Pets Tips: NWS advises people to keep your pets warm, dry and indoors whenever possible, provide them with plenty of food and water, and keep them bundled up if outside.

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How much does Ole Miss drama benefit Mississippi State in Egg Bowl?

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November 22, 2025

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How much does Ole Miss drama benefit Mississippi State in Egg Bowl?

Mississippi State faces a gigantic challenge if it wants to play a game in December.

The Bulldogs need one more win to reach bowl eligibility, but will have to get that win against its biggest rival that’s having one of its greatest seasons ever.

And one of the most drama-filled seasons, too.

It’s unlikely any college football fan isn’t aware of the ongoing soap opera in Oxford involving Rebels’ coach Lane Kiffin and whether or not his future is in Oxford or Baton Rouge.

Last week, Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby said he hadn’t spent any time thinking about it. That’s going to be a lot less believable this week.

(Note: Because this week’s game is on Friday, Lebby will hold his weekly press conference on Sunday.)

Ole Miss athletics director Keith Carter issued a statement Friday to try and turn everyone’s focus towards the Egg Bowl and not let Kiffin’s coaching future drama be a distraction.

Unfortunately, anything other than a definitive “Kiffin’s not leaving” statement, the “outside noise” will be loud and it will be a distraction.

That’s great for the Bulldogs who need as much help as they can get. The Rebels begin the week as 8.5-point favorites and ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Mississippi State just a 21.7 percent chance at winning.

Ole Miss was ranked No. 6 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings and is one win away from its first-ever 11-win season. A win, ignoring the coaching drama, would have Ole Miss hosting a playoff game, too.

But if rumors (calling them “reports” would be too strong of a word) of some players being frustrated with the situation are true, the Rebels might not be at their best on Friday.

And it’s not like some Kiffin coaching drama hasn’t helped Mississippi State win an Egg Bowl before. Oh wait, it has.

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Spread

Ole Miss: -8.5 (-105)
Mississippi State: +8.5 (-115)

Moneyline

Ole Miss: -320
Mississippi State: +255

Total

Over: 62.5 (-115)
Under: 62.5 (-105)

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Childhood obesity found to be ‘prevalent’ in Mississippi

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November 21, 2025

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Childhood obesity found to be ‘prevalent’ in Mississippi

SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) – Obesity among the youth of Mississippi is a state health issue.

“According to the Mississippi State Department of Public Health, nearly a quarter of our high schoolers are obese, so we see that this is prevalent in Mississippi”, said Dr. Jamie Lou Rawls, who practices family medicine at Sumrall Medical Center.

Healthier food options can tend to be more expensive while processed food tends to be cheaper, but Rawls laid out a list of what children should be eating per meal.

“Children need 2 to 3 ounces of meat per serving,” Rawls said. “Half the plate needs to be fruits and vegetables of variety.”

Healthy living starts at home with parents, Rawls said, with conversations including talk of a healthy lifestyle, not diets and exercise.

“The focus should be healthy choices and healthy lifestyles, and not diets and losing weight, as that can negatively impact children’s social and emotional health,” Rawls said. “So, the conversation could be like, ‘We are doing this to be healthier, healthy choices and to protect our health as we get older,’ can be really beneficial.”

Rawls said that getting in exercise as a family, like walking outside after dinner or playing in a park for an hour a day can be beneficial to the health of children as well as adults.

For low-income families, some federal government programs such as Women, Infants and Children’s Nutrition Program, offer nutrition classes to teach parents how to shop and cook healthier foods on a budget.

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PJ Haggerty nets 37 as Kansas State runs past Mississippi State

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November 21, 2025

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PJ Haggerty nets 37 as Kansas State runs past Mississippi State

Item 1 of 40 Nov 20, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas State Wildcats forward Khamari McGriff (21) and Mississippi State Bulldogs center Quincy Ballard (15) fight for the opening jump ball during the first half of the game at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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November 21 – PJ Haggerty has a knack for scoring, as he displayed once again with his second straight 30-point game in leading Kansas State to a 98-77 win over Mississippi State at the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday night.

The Wildcats advanced to the championship game of the event, where they will face old conference mate Nebraska, an 84-72 winner over New Mexico. Mississippi State will face the Lobos in Friday’s consolation match.

The nation’s leading scorer (26.0 ppg), Haggerty exceeded 20 points for the fifth straight game to open the season, finishing his night with 37 points to go along with eight assists and seven rebounds.

Kansas State (5-0) also got 14 points from Nate Johnson and 12 from Abdi Bashir Jr., extending its best season-opening run since 2022-23, the last time the Wildcats made the NCAA Tournament.

Josh Hubbard scored 23 points and Jayden Epps had 18 for Mississippi State (2-2), which committed 14 turnovers while losing its second game to a Big 12 opponent. On Nov. 10, the Bulldogs lost to Iowa State 96-80 while surrendering the ball 26 times.

A 10-2 run early in the second half gave the Wildcats their biggest lead to that point at 54-41. Haggerty finished the scoring outburst with a 3-pointer and a jumper.

The Bulldogs eventually whittled the lead down to 71-64 on a pair of Hubbard free throws with 8:46 remaining. The Wildcats answered with an 11-0 run, capped by a Khamari McGriff dunk, to retake total control at 82-64 just 2 1/2 minutes later.

Kansas State held the lead for the majority of the first half, extending its advantage to 40-32 on a 3-point play from Haggerty with 2:07 left in the half.

After Hubbard scored four straight to cut the lead to four, David Castillo converted a fastbreak layup and Johnson hit a buzzer-beating layup for a 44-36 halftime lead.

The Wildcats were effective from 3-point range in the first half, hitting 6 of 15 (40%), leveraged six turnovers into eight points off turnovers and enjoyed a 10-2 advantage in fastbreak points.

Haggerty led all first-half scorers with 15, while Hubbard paced the Bulldogs with 13.

–Field Level Media

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