Mississippi Governor Declares State Of Emergency As 17 Counties Deal With Severe Weather Damage

Governor Phil Bryant has declared a State of Emergency following widespread severe weather on Saturday. Sunday afternoon, the Governor and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) met to give an update to the public on the damage across the state. Officials say that 17 counties are dealing with damage from the storm. The worst damage was seen in Monroe and Warren Counties. All schools in Monroe County will be closed tomorrow due to power outages. Vicksburg schools will also be closed. One person was killed in Monroe County. Coroner Alan Gurley identifies him as Roy Ratliff, 95. Gurley says Ratliff was inside his home on Center Hill Road when a tree smashed through his mobile home crushing him in his sleep.