Good morning, Jackson.

Residents, advocates and grocery store owners told city council on Thursday that closures of neighborhood grocers are making it harder to get healthy food — forcing some to rely on lengthy transit rides and affecting local health outcomes.

They noted that low-volume stores face operational challenges in offering a full range of products.

Weather forecasters report a winter storm will affect Mississippi this weekend, with central areas likely to see cold rain and ice risks on Sunday and north Mississippi facing a longer freeze.

Residents should winterize outdoor pipes and use generators safely during the temperature drop.

Residents are urged to prepare for winter weather this weekend by stocking emergency kits with food, water, and first-aid supplies & protecting pipes by letting faucets drip to prevent bursts.

MEMA advises staying home & avoiding icy roads for safe travel.

JXN Water officials said Thursday that the system has been winterized for the approaching winter weather and crews are prepared to address any issues as temperatures drop — residents are advised to insulate exposed pipes to protect their water lines.

Entergy Mississippi is trimming trees and positioning 1,000+ resources in Jackson to guard against outages from an upcoming winter storm expected to deposit 1/4 to 3/4 inch ice.

The company is coordinating with state agencies to ensure quick power restoration if outages occur.

The governor declared a state of emergency today as a winter storm is expected to hit soon, and local officials urge residents to prepare by monitoring weather updates and securing supplies.

A winter storm is expected to hit Mississippi this weekend as MDOT and Jackson city officials prepare roads and advise residents to stay home and use generators safely (with guidance on space heater distances) amid risks of cold rain and ice.

The U.S. Army has named its new supercomputer after a local war hero to honor his service.

Army officials said the high-performance system will soon boost military computing capabilities.

FEMA advises households to store a 3-day supply of shelf-stable food (canned items, peanut butter, and protein bars) plus one gallon of water per person daily in case a winter storm knocks out power.

Locals should check pantry supplies and follow local emergency guidelines.

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