Icy highways leave drivers stuck in Mississippi as freezing US temperatures persist

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By RUSS BYNUM and JEFF MARTINJanuary 28, 2026 at 05:53 PM

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A severe cold snap is gripping the Eastern United States, causing widespread disruption and hardship. Icy highways have stranded drivers in Mississippi, while subfreezing temperatures are expected to extend as far south as Florida. In Nashville, Tennessee, thousands remain without power following a major ice storm, leaving residents without heat or electricity. Some families in Mississippi have been without electricity since Sunday, relying on gas and lanterns for heat and light. The persisting winter conditions are also threatening the Atlantic coast with another snowstorm. The events occurred around January 27, 2026.

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