WASHINGTON –The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations, homeowners, and renters in Mississippi of the June 10 deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans to offset losses from physical damage caused by a severe...
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), along with state and local officials, faith-based organizations, volunteers, and private sector partners, continues to respond to the severe weather that struck the state on May 6 and 7, 2026. The National Weather Service has...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Another update on the tornadoes that impacted Mississippi: A total of 26 injuries have been reported due to the storm. This includes 22 in Lincoln County, three in Lamar County, and one in Franklin County. The Mississippi State Department of Health will be meeting with...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to coordinate and assist local operations in disaster management, damage assessments, and the deployment of resources. MEMA is closely coordinating with the Mississippi Civil Defense Emergency Management Association to assist in mutual aid...