Due to the severe weather that impacted the state starting February 10th through February 14th, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) received damage reports from affected counties and continues to assist with response efforts. At the time of this report, … Continued
Photo courtesy of Gov. Tate Reeves/Facebook Governor Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency as the cresting of the Pearl River in Jackson brings the threat of a historic flood event. The river is expected to crest at 38 … Continued
If you are in the projected Pearl River flood area, the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) offers the following information to help you prepare: It typically takes 30 days for a flood policy to go into effect and homeowner’s policies do … Continued
Amid flooding concerns in the metro area, the Mississippi State Department of Health has issued a warning. Health officials warn that flooding can contaminate the public water supply, and drinking contaminated water or using it to cook or clean may … Continued
Mississippi Congressman Steven Palazzo, California Congressman Mike Levin, and Ohio Congressman Mike Levin have announced the introduction of the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020. The bipartisan legislation would provide parity in GI Bill benefits for members of the … Continued
In a Facebook post, the family of famous rodeo clown, Lecile Harris, has announced his passing. According to the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, Harris was born on November 6th, 1936 in Lake Cormorant, Mississippi. He got his start as a … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health wants to protect you and your home from an odorless, colorless gas that may cause lung cancer. The MSDH’s Radon Program is partnering with the Mississippi Public Library System to offer free radon home … Continued
A special election has been set to fill a suddenly vacant seat in the Mississippi House of Representatives. Governor Tate Reeves has set the special election for House District 88 (Jasper & Jones County) for April 21st, and the qualifying … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves announced the award of a $727,092 grant from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) to upgrade the wastewater infrastructure of the City of Long Beach. The RESTORE Council approved the RESTORE Act project, the goal … Continued
(Written by Mike Chaney, Mississippi’s Commissioner of Insurance) Over the past several years, my office has seen an uptick in balance billing, also called surprise billing. Imagine opening your mail to find a bill for hundreds of dollars for a … Continued