SPD stated that the issue caused 911 outages across half of Mississippi and throughout Louisiana, resulting in a temporary disruption of emergency call lines.

Statewide 911 Outage in Mississippi Authorities in Mississippi are responding to a statewide 911 outage that has disrupted emergency services across the state. According to Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones,

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced widespread 911 outages on Thursday afternoon. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency received reports from AT&T that the company responded to a series of fiber cuts, which impacted its network in the three states, Gov. Tate Reeves announced.

Multiple law enforcement and local government offices are reporting outages with 911 lines across Mississippi.

Mississippi is facing a statewide 911 outage after damage to AT&T fiber-optic lines disrupted emergency call services on September 25, 2025. The issue has also affected parts of Louisiana. Officials stress that the problem does not appear to be a cyberattack,

A statewide outage has knocked out 911 lines in Mississippi. Jackson officials urge residents to call alternate numbers. Find them here.