As severe weather crosses Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves provided an update on Saturday night that included one death and four injuries.
“Sadly, MEMA received a report of a fatality in Adams County. Two injuries were reported in both Adams and Franklin County,” Reeves wrote in a social media post at 9:01 p.m. “Approximately 93,000 are without power statewide.”
I want to provide an update on the severe weather currently impacting Mississippi.
Sadly, MEMA received a report of a fatality in Adams County. Two injuries were reported in both Adams and Franklin County. Approximately 93,000 are without power statewide.
Damage assessments are…
— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) December 29, 2024
The deceased was identified as 18-year-old Tykeria Rogers, per a report from WLBT. The TV station noted that Rogers was inside a Natchez home on West Wood Road when a tree fell on the residence, killing the teenager.
The identities of those injured have not been released at this time.
Reeves reminded people to report any damage to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and to stay weather-aware as intensified conditions continue in parts of the state.
