Organizations, nonprofits, and community members throughout the state have come together to collect resources for those affected by Friday night’s severe weather and tornadoes. On Sunday morning, Governor Tate Reeves’ request for Individual and Public Assistance was approved by the … Continued
President Joe Biden has declared the tornadoes that cut through Mississippi Friday night as a major disaster, which means federal funding is now available to those affected in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey counties. Federal assistance can include grants for … Continued
Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos joined state officials in Jackson on Friday to share her viewpoint on the current condition of the nation’s education system. During the event, DeVos discussed topics relating to the COVID lockdowns, stating that the … Continued
One man is in custody after a shooting in downtown Jackson left two dead just blocks away from the annual Hal’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 27-year-old Jordan Kyle Cummins of Florence was caught after fleeing the scene. It’s unknown if … Continued
A body has been found in the Big Black River, according to Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones. “An unidentified body has been located in the Big Black River. Resources have been requested to the scene to assist with the recovery … Continued
The search for Ebony Owens has come to an end after the Edwards mother-of-two’s body was found in the Big Black River Saturday. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed the news via Twitter. The search for Ebony Owens has concluded. … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves has issued a State of Emergency in the counties affected by the mass storms on Friday night, which resulted in at least 23 deaths and four missing as of Saturday morning. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management … Continued
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has released a list of shelter locations following a series of tornadoes that cut through the state Friday night. As of Saturday morning, the following locations are open for those in need: National Guard … Continued
It was a tough night for portions of Mississippi as at least 23 people are dead, dozens injured, and four missing after multiple tornadoes rolled through the state. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency confirmed a tentative death total Saturday around 6:20 … Continued
UPDATE: The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has now confirmed that 25 people were killed during Friday night’s tornadoes. The four people who were originally reported missing have been accounted for. It was a tough night for portions of Mississippi as … Continued