Horn Lake Daily Briefing: Storm Recovery, Services, and an Active Housing Market
Horn Lake Daily Briefing
Good morning from Horn Lake, where the community is still shaking off Winter Storm Fern and easing back into a normal rhythm this weekend.
Schools still recovering from Winter Storm Fern
DeSoto County Schools, including campuses in Horn Lake, remained closed on Friday, February 6, marking the tenth straight instructional day lost to Winter Storm Fern. A regional newscast noted that the district joined others across the Mid-South in keeping buildings shut while crews continued to clear ice and improve road conditions.
With two full weeks of class time disrupted, families are watching for updates from the district on how lost days will be handled and when regular schedules will fully resume. Parents are encouraged to keep an eye on official district channels over the weekend for any announcements about next week.
Trash pickup one day behind after storm
Residential trash collection in Horn Lake has been running one day behind this week after Meridian Waste suspended service on Monday, February 2, because of icy neighborhood streets. The city’s update explains that Monday routes were collected Tuesday, with the schedule bumping forward by a day.
That means Friday’s normal customers are being picked up today, Saturday, February 7. Residents on those routes should have their carts and any properly bagged extra trash at the curb by the usual early-morning start time so crews can finish out the delayed week safely.
City Hall open, storm response winding down
City Hall reopened earlier in the week once conditions improved, allowing in-person utility and permitting business to resume. City leaders have emphasized their thanks to public works, police, and other essential staff who worked through the worst of the ice to keep basic services running.
County facilities, including the community saferoom and the Gale Center, were opened as warming options during the coldest days following the storm. As temperatures slowly climb, officials continue to remind residents to prepare for future severe weather and to use city communication channels for the latest service changes.
Housing market stays active despite ice
Even with the storm, the local housing market has stayed busy. A recent roundup of Horn Lake listings shows several new properties added on February 5 and 6, including multiple three-bedroom homes for sale in roughly the 140,000 to 240,000 dollar range, plus several single-family rentals below 2,000 dollars a month.
The steady stream of new listings is a reminder that families are still moving, downsizing, and upgrading across the city, and that buyers and renters may find fresh options heading into the second half of winter.
Looking ahead: February city meetings
The Horn Lake Board of Aldermen met this past Tuesday, February 3, and will meet again on Tuesday, February 17, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. These meetings cover topics such as budgeting, zoning, development, and public safety, and are open to all residents.
The Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Monday, February 23, at 6 p.m., also at City Hall. Those sessions typically review site plans, rezoning requests, and other development proposals, offering a chance for neighbors to see what may be coming to their streets and commercial corridors.
Sources
- https://www.hornlake.org/departments/UtilitySanitation/news/category/300/
- https://www.hornlake.org/news/post/22208/
- https://www.wknofm.org/show/wknodaily/2026-02-06/wkno-daily-newscast-friday-february-6-2026
- https://dreammakerrealty.com/horn-lake-ms-homes-for-sale/
- https://www.hornlake.org/meetingdashboard
- https://www.hornlake.org/events/97265/
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