Clocks spring forward Sunday morning

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — Mississippians will lose an hour of sleep this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, shifting clocks forward one hour across the state, including DeSoto County and the rest of the Mid‑South.

The change marks the annual move to longer evening daylight, a practice observed by 48 states. Mississippi has repeatedly pushed to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, but federal law still requires congressional approval before any state can stop switching clocks twice a year.

Local officials say the time change can affect morning routines, school schedules and commuting patterns, especially in border communities like DeSoto County where thousands travel daily between Mississippi and Tennessee.

Health experts recommend adjusting bedtime gradually, checking smoke alarm batteries and using extra caution on the roads in the days following the shift, when drowsy driving typically increases.

Unless federal law changes, clocks will fall back again in November when the nation returns to standard time.