Holly Springs Utility Department Restores Power to Most Customers After Winter Storm

Less than 100 meters remain without electricity over 20 days after the storm hit north Mississippi.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Holly Springs Utility Department in north Mississippi has restored power to all but a few hundred meters in the area, over 20 days after a major winter storm caused widespread outages. Holly Springs Mayor Charles Terry provided an update, saying the department's goal is to have everyone who doesn't need an electrician back on the grid by Sunday.

Why it matters

The extended power outages following the winter storm have been a major crisis for the community, with many residents going weeks without electricity. Restoring power is crucial for homes and businesses to return to normal operations.

The details

According to utility officials, crews were able to restore power to 200-350 meters on Friday and Saturday. They have been working long hours to get the remaining customers back online. Mayor Terry acknowledged the outage has been "frustrating and challenging" for those still affected.

  • The winter storm hit north Mississippi over 20 days ago.
  • Power was restored to 200-350 meters on Friday and Saturday.

The players

Holly Springs Utility Department

The public utility company responsible for providing electricity to the Holly Springs, Mississippi area.

Charles Terry

The mayor of Holly Springs, Mississippi.

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What they’re saying

“For those of you who have been out for this amount of time, I know that it has been both frustrating and challenging for you. This has been a crisis like most of us have never had to deal with before.”

— Charles Terry, Mayor of Holly Springs (Social media post)

What’s next

The Holly Springs Utility Department aims to have all customers without power, who don't require an electrician, restored by Sunday.

The takeaway

The extended power outages following the winter storm have been a major hardship for the Holly Springs community, but the utility department's efforts to restore electricity to nearly all customers in just over 20 days is a testament to their commitment to the area.