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Mississippi Winter Storm Strands Residents, Leaves 370K Without Power

1/29/2026

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Mississippi officials deployed National Guard troops, tow trucks, and 135 snowplows to clear icy highways after a winter storm caused traffic jams.
78-year-old Samantha Lewis was stranded for hours.
The storm was the worst in more than 30 years, leaving over 370,000 homes without power.
Emergency services received more than 2,000 calls, and some people sheltered in local arenas.

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Story summary

Mississippi officials deployed National Guard troops, tow trucks, and 135 snowplows to clear icy highways after a winter storm caused traffic jams.
78-year-old Samantha Lewis was stranded for hours.
The storm was the worst in more than 30 years, leaving over 370,000 homes without power.
Emergency services received more than 2,000 calls, and some people sheltered in local arenas.