WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Mississippi of the Oct. 27, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the severe storms and tornadoes occurring Dec...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pearl, Miss. – Survivors affected by the March 14th – 15th severe weather and tornadoes (DR - 4874) have until 11:59 p.m. tomorrow night, Tuesday July 22nd to apply for assistance. Individual Assistance was approved for Covington, Grenada, Issaquena, Itawamba, Jefferson Davis...

Critical financial support still available as recovery efforts continue! ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved more than $5.9 million in federal disaster loans to support Mississippi businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters affected by severe storms...

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...