Mississippi’s National Guard and Emergency Management Agency to Participate in Ardent Sentry/Shaken Fury 2019

( 03 June 2019 ) Pearl – The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are both participating in national-level earthquake exercise, beginning this week and continuing through early June. The exercise is taking place from May 29th through June 7th and center around a catastrophic earthquake scenario along the southwest segment of the New Madrid [...]

Pearl River County Emergency Services have concluded rescue operations

( 13 May 2019 ) We have concluded rescue operations and the shelter in Poplarville is closed as of 08:00. this morning. As the water recedes and you are able to return to your homes please let us know if you have any damage. This includes homes, businesses or agricultural. Call 601.688.0813 to report damage or being displaced. We will [...]

Gov. Bryant issues State of Emergency for Severe Storms and Flooding

( 12 May 2019 ) PEARL – Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a State of Emergency in response to the severe storms and flooding that have impacted the state, beginning on May 8th, 2019.  The State of Emergency covers all counties and municipalities that were affected by the severe weather. A state of emergency is an administrative tool that authorizes [...]

West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeill at Major Flood Stage

( 12 May 2019 ) MCNEILL, Miss. – The West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeill, which is in Pearl River County, has reached major flood stage. The creek’s level Sunday morning is 22.42 feet and is expected to rise to 24 feet by this afternoon. It has risen 16.38 feet since Thursday. According to the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service, widespread flooding will occur [...]