Mississippi Residents Endure Extended Power Outage Following Ice Storm
Residents in northern Mississippi are facing prolonged power outages nearly two weeks after an ice storm caused significant damage. The storm led to ice-coated trees snapping and bringing down power lines, making roads nearly impassable. Barbara Bishop, a resident near Oxford, Mississippi, and her family have been living without power and water, relying on a gas heater for warmth. As of Friday, approximately 20,000 customers remain without power, down from 180,000 immediately after the storm. Lafayette County has the highest number of outages, followed by Tippah County. Despite warmer temperatures reaching 70 degrees, ice and debris continue to litter the area, and volunteers from Eight Days of Hope are assisting with cleanup efforts. 
