Updated Monday, January 26th at 6:02 p.m

Thank you for the great feedback on our Sunday Winter Weather updates.

We will do the same today to keep all relevant information in one place.

Entergy

Power Outage update:  https://findenergy.com/ms/hinds-county-electricity/power-outage/

Local Entergy update, this total does not reflect the total of MS.

From the Governor:

• File an insurance claim.
• Take photos of the damage to the home.

Clinton Public School

Providence Christian Academy

A message from the Govenor, shared Monday at 5:15 p.m.

From Andy Gipson, Agricultural Commissioner

Mississippi College

Hinds Community College

Hinds CC Vicksburg Campus closed Tuesday, all other campuses open

Vicksburg Campus employees, instruction remote on Tuesday

by Karin Meadows

RAYMOND, MS (01/26/2026) On Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, the Hinds Community College – Vicksburg Campus will be closed. Vicksburg Campus employees and instruction will continue to operate virtually.

The Jackson, NAH, Rankin, Raymond, and Utica campuses will resume normal operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27, beginning at the usual time. Employees residing in an area that was heavily impacted please work with your supervisor regarding remote work.

Students living in hard hit areas may not be able to travel at this time and are encouraged to use good judgment in making travel decisions. Instructors are encouraged to consider that those living in these areas may be unable to attend classes and/or to complete virtual assignments.

Hinds personnel continue to evaluate weather impacts and will do so the next several days.

Hinds secondary centers in Rankin and Warren counties will follow their local school district schedule.

For updates on Hinds operations, see Hinds Insider Update Safety Bulletin, HindsAlert, Hinds social media or Hindscc.edu.

YMCA of Clinton and other local Y’s

Update…..All three Metropolitan YMCAs of Mississippi will be open tomorrow (Tuesday-Jan. 27). All programs and classes will run as scheduled.. Be safe tonight, stay warm and be careful as you venture out tomorrow.

Funtime PreSchool and AfterSchool

We look forward to seeing everyone back at Funtime tomorrow as we return to our regular operating hours!

Warming Centers

Mississippi Dept of Health

MSDH Tips to Prevent and Treat Hypothermia and Frostbite

Jackson, Miss.- The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is urging residents to take
precautions to prevent hypothermia and frostbite during the extreme cold conditions facing the state this
week. Recognizing the signs and symptoms and knowing how to treat the conditions are key to saving a
limb and in the worst-case scenario, a life.
Hypothermia (abnormally low body temperature) strikes when a person is exposed to extremely cold
temperatures or is wet and becomes chilled. It can occur within minutes. Body temperature that is too low
affects the brain, making it difficult to think clearly or move well, which makes it especially dangerous.
Signs and symptoms of hypothermia
Adults
 Shivering
 Exhaustion or feeling very tired
 Confusion
 Fumbling hands
 Memory loss
 Slurred speech
 Drowsiness
Babies
 Bright red, cold skin
 Very low energy
Hypothermia is a medical emergency, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC). If you notice any of the above signs, take the person’s temperature. If it is below 95 degrees F,
call 911 or seek medical attention immediately. If you are unable to get medical help, try to warm the
person up.
 Move the person into a warm room or shelter.
 Remove any wet clothing the person is wearing.
 Warm the center of the person's body—chest, neck, head, and groin—using an electric blanket.
You can also use skin-to-skin contact under loose, dry layers of blankets, clothing, towels or
sheets.
 Warm drinks can help increase body temperature, but do not give alcoholic drinks. Do not try to
give beverages to an unconscious person.
 After body temperature has increased, keep the person dry and wrap their body, including their
head and neck, in a warm blanket.

 Get the person proper medical attention as soon as possible.
Victims of hypothermia are most often
 Older adults with inadequate food, clothing or heating
 Babies sleeping in cold bedrooms
 People who stay outdoors for long periods
 People who drink alcohol in excess or use illicit drugs
Frostbite, which is caused by freezing, leads to loss of feeling and color and usually affects exposed skin,
such as the nose, ears, cheeks, fingers and toes. It can cause permanent damage to the body, including
amputation. Early warning signs include numbness, loss of feeling or a stinging sensation.
Signs and symptoms of frostbite
 Redness or pain in any skin area may be the first sign
 A white or grayish-yellow skin area
 Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy
 Numbness
If a person shows signs of frostbite, but no signs of hypothermia, and immediate medical care is not
available, do the following:
 Get the person into a warm room as soon as possible.
 Unless necessary, do not walk on feet or toes that show signs of frostbite; this increases the
damage.
 Do not rub the frostbitten area; it could cause more damage.
 Put the areas affected by frostbite in warm – not hot – water. The temperature should be
comfortable to the touch.
 If warm water is not available, warm the affected area using body heat, such as the heat of an
armpit to warm frostbitten fingers.
 Do not use a fireplace, heating pad, electric blanket, heat lamp, radiator or stove for warming.
For more information on staying safe during extreme cold conditions, visit https://msdh.ms.gov/winter

Services

The recent winter storm left broken limbs and fallen trees across the area. Couch Tree Service is here to help with storm damage cleanup, hazardous limb removal, and emergency tree services. Fast, reliable, and fully insured.

601-939-7335 | www.couchtree.7com

Health Department

Mississippi Dept of Public Safety

PERS

Mississippi State Fair Grounds

Canopy

All Canopy solutions and schools will be open and operating as usual beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2026. #HopeStartsHere