JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves issued a State of Emergency today in anticipation of winter weather expected to impact the state starting Sunday, January 14, 2024. The National Weather Services is forecasting freezing rain, sleet, and snow for a significant portion of the State, along with...

PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges Mississippians to prepare for potential winter weather and extreme cold next week. Residents should be prepared for potential ice, cold temperatures, and possible prolonged power outages. As an arctic blast is predicted to move...

Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service and the Mississippi Department of Transportation urge Mississippians to plan for winter weather on Winter Weather Preparedness Day, December 6, 2023. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center...

TUPELO, MISS. --- Officials gathered on Thursday, Nov. 9 to officially dedicate a bridge on State Route 25 in Winston County as the “Stacey Dale Ricks Memorial Bridge”. The ceremony featured guest speakers including Stephen C. McCraney, Executive Director, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency...

ATLANTA- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Mississippi for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Mississippi for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses...

Pearl, Miss.- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Mississippians to participate in the ‘Great ShakeOut’ earthquake drill on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 10:19 a.m. During the self-led drill, participants will practice the three essential actions to take during an earthquake...

WASHINGTON – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to businesses and residents in Leake County, Mississippi, affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred June 14-19, 2023, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business...

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it is temporarily closing its Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Jackson County and Jasper County on Monday, Oct. 9 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. The Centers will resume normal operations on Tuesday, Oct. 10. SBA’s...

ATLANTA, GA- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Mississippi for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with...