Pearl, Miss. – The National Weather Service has officially downgraded Invest 93 as of Wednesday, citing significantly reduced wind speeds and improved atmospheric conditions across the region. Mississippians are encouraged to remain vigilant for any lingering effects, especially in low-lying or...

Good afternoon, The attached release was issued to the media today. To assist us with the widest distribution of this information as soon as possible, please share our release with your contacts as appropriate and post to your social media accounts. ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2025 Media Contact: Greg Flynn, Director of External Affairs  Gregory.Flynn@msdh.ms.gov , 601-576-7670  JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has finished sampling and testing of the public water supply in the Village of Glendora and found...

Pearl, Miss. – In coordination with County Leadership, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will be closing a DRC permanently this week. The center in Grenada County will close operations at the close of business on July 12, 2025. A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center will be available if...

Pearl, Miss. – In coordination with county officials, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will be closing a DRC permanently this week. The center in Covington County will close operations at the close of business on July 11th, 2025. Survivors can access applications online and can...

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest physical disaster loans has been extended. The new deadline for filing applications for physical damage loans is July 22, 2025. The declaration covers the counties of Calhoun, Carroll, Covington...

Pearl, Miss. – In coordination with County Leadership, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will be closing three DRC’s permanently this week. The centers in Jefferson Davis, Leflore and Walthall counties will close down operations at the close of business on July 2nd, 2025. Survivors...

Pearl, MS- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will close operations at its Disaster Recovery Center at the Ministry Center in Grenada at 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, and move to its new location Saturday at 1240 Fairground Road, Suite G, Grenada, MS on Saturday, June 27th. MEMA has...

Pearl, Miss. – MEMA continues to work with federal and local partners to help survivors of the March 14-15 storms and tornadoes with their recovery. As of June 24th, FEMA has given out more than $13.3 million in individual assistance to the 6,084 residents who have applied for federal aid. Affected...

Pearl, Miss. – In coordination with County Leadership, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is beginning the process of scaling back the number of Disaster Recovery Centers in operation to assist survivors of the March 14-15 storms (MS-DR-4874). After the end of business Saturday, June...