Trump approves individual assistance for 36 Mississippi counties
President Donald Trump approved Individual Assistance for 36 Mississippi counties after a Jan. 23-27 winter storm, Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Miss., announced, WJTV reported.
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Man killed in South Jackson shooting, police say
Jackson police said a man was killed April 11, 2026, on Branch Street in South Jackson and a suspect was taken into custody, WJTV reported.
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FEMA approves individual assistance for 36 Mississippi counties hit by winter storm
Residents and business owners in 36 counties affected by Mississippi’s winter storm can now apply for federal aid. The approval comes after Winter Storm Fern caused extensive damage earlier this year.
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Arrest made after altercation at Ole Miss-LSU baseball game
A man was arrested Saturday after an altercation in the student section during the Ole Miss-LSU baseball series, which also saw Ole Miss win the game 12-2. The incident follows escalating tensions between the programs.
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Tiny museum turns Hattiesburg alley into tourist draw
Vicki and Rick Taylor opened the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum in 2020; Visit Hattiesburg says it has drawn more than 300,000 visitors and helped boost the city’s tourism economy.
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FEMA approves individual assistance for parts of Mississippi affected by January winter storm
President Donald Trump authorized federal aid for residents and businesses in 36 counties and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians following Winter Storm Fern, which caused extensive damage in January.
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Mississippi unveils Blues Trail marker at legendary crossroads linked to Robert Johnson
A new Mississippi Blues Trail marker has been unveiled in Clarksdale, highlighting the site where blues legend Robert Johnson is rumored to have sold his soul to the devil.
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Advocate urges Mississippi leaders to restore Hope Squad funding after application glitch
Ricky Mathews wrote that a technical problem kept Hope Squad’s application off an advisory council’s report, and he urged Gov. Tate Reeves and other officials to reconsider a $500,000 veto.
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Miss. Department of Health budget largely level, officials say
The Mississippi Department of Health will enter the new fiscal year with mostly level funding, with a $600,000 increase, officials told the State Board of Health. State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney said fee changes freed about $8 million and he welcomed the steady funding.
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Mississippi Showcases Role in U.S. Military Modernization
Mississippi officials highlight the state’s contributions to defense innovation amid a push for increased military investment, including a proposed $1.5 trillion budget increase.
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