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Almost half of Mississippi public school districts are closing Monday due to weather

By Mississippi Today Jan 25, 2026 | 6:17 PM

The winter storm that contributed to downed power lines, gnarled trees and hazardous roadways across the state is also spurring school closures. 

Almost half of the state’s public school districts had announced plans to close or operate virtually on Monday, as of 6 p.m. Sunday, according to data from the Mississippi Department of Education and official posts. In some areas, such as Oxford and Lafayette County, schools will close for longer.

Many colleges and universities have announced plans to operate virtually.

The following list of weather-related closings announced for Monday is not exhaustive. Email information about school closings to [email protected].

K-12 schools (public and private)

An ice-covered tree blocks a street in Oxford on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Credit: City of Oxford

Colleges and universities (public and private)

This post has been updated.