Statewide News
IRS announces tax relief for victims of severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes in Mississippi
Victims of severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes in Mississippi from March 24, 2023, to March 25, 2023, now have until July 31, 2023, to file various individual and business tax returns...
Senate, in 11th hour, tries to revive ballot initiative measure it previously killed
by Geoff Pender and Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today March 27, 2023 The Senate on Monday, at Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann's request, voted to revive a measure it killed last week that would restore...
How to help Mississippi tornado victims
by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today March 27, 2023 Tornadoes ripping through Mississippi Friday night left at least 21 dead, dozens injured and a trail of destruction throughout the Delta and into...
What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA Assistance
If you live in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe or Sharkey counties and were affected by the March 24-25 tornadoes, FEMA may be able to help with temporary lodging expenses, basic home repairs or other...
Reeves’ nominee to state Education Board rejected by Senate Education panel
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today March 27, 2023 The Senate Education Committee has rejected Gov. Tate Reeves’ nomination of DeSoto County resident Carra Powell to the Mississippi Board of...
MDWFP dispatched officers across Mississippi in the wake of severe tornadoes.
Friday, March 24, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Conservation Officers were deployed to communities throughout Mississippi in response to the severe weather...