WASHINGTON (Small Business Administration) – Low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to Mississippi small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses and private nonprofit organizations affected by the blue-green algae on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi from June. 22 through Oct. 5, 2019. SBA Administrator Jovita […]
PEARL – 2019 was a record-breaking year for tornadoes in Mississippi. According to data released by the National Weather Service, there were 115 confirmed tornadoes in the state last year, breaking the previous record of 109 in 2008. This record-setting number of tornadoes is responsible for three deaths. The most active months were April and […]
(COURTESY: Henrietta Williams, from the December Issue of FPMD (Floodplain Management Division) Insider George County, Mississippi is like home. In this southern hamlet a smile and a handshake can seal a deal and strong relationships matter. Passersby’s stop for “Praise in the Park” on Saturday afternoons and have “Coffee with a Cop” at the neighborhood […]
PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging everyone in the state to take part in ‘The Great Central U.S. Shakeout’ exercise, Thursday morning, at 10:17. During the self-led drill, participants practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On”. The essential steps to take are to: DROP to the ground. Take COVER under a […]