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SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Mississippi Businesses, Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather Low interest disaster ...

WASHINGTON — In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued June 30, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for Mississippi businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by …

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for 5 affected areas in Mississippi

Date: July 9, 2026 Jackson, MS – On June 30, 2026, the State of Mississippi received a major disaster declaration (DR-4922-MS). The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is …

Application by Reed and Kim Estabrook to remove existing derelict pilings and structures and construct piers and a boathouse ...

The applicants are proposing to remove 2,644 square feet of existing derelict pilings and/or structures, and construct 3,416 square feet of new piers and a boathouse near 804 Grant Avenue on Lake Yazoo, Pascagoula, Jackson County, MS. View the full …

Michael Blake Collins, PS becomes Board President

The Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers & Surveyors voted in a new slate of officers at it's June 3, 2026, Board meeting. Among those elected was Michael Blake Collins, as the Board President.  Blake has previously served on …

FY 2026 Notice of Funding Availability

FY2026 Notice of Funding Availability

Waivers for 9% LIHTC Developments applying for HOME and/or HTF funds

To: For-Profit and Non-Profit Organizations, Developers, and Other Interested Parties From: Kimberly Stamps, AVP of Grants Management Re: Waivers for 9% LIHTC Developments applying for HOME and/or HTF funds Date: July 8, 2026   On July 8, 2026, the …

Superior Capital Advisors Facilitates Union City Self Storage and Office Deal

Superior Capital Advisors Facilitates Union City Self Storage and Office Deal in Western Tennessee UNION CITY, TN, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Superior Capital Advisors, a leading commercial brokerage firm, specializing in …

Application by Dale Steven Ladner to construct a bulkhead, pier, and boathouse and fill non-tidal wetlands on Bayou Bernard along ...

Any person wishing to make comments or objections to the proposed activity must submit those comments in writing to Alicia Carron by mail at the Department of Marine Resources at 1141 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, Mississippi 39530, by email at alicia.carron@dmr …

Niece of Ralph Boston Shares the Reason Her Family Loaned His Olympic Medals and Shoes to the Mississippi Made Exhibit

Relatives of Ralph Boston, from left to right: Dietrich Taylor, Angela Taylor, Gene Ferguson and Janna Newell.   Ralph Boston, a native of Laurel, competed in three Olympic games – and won medals in each, including gold in 1960. His record-breaking track …

$1.8 Million Awarded to Mississippi Lottery Players in Latest 2nd Chance Promotional Drawing

Mega Millions Jackpot Rolls to Estimated $604 Million JACKSON, MISS. – Twelve Mississippi Lottery players turned non-winning scratch-off tickets into life-changing prizes, with an incredible $1.8 million awarded in the Lottery’s 2nd Chance promotional …

Gulf of America Alliance funds 20 projects to improve environmental and economic resilience of the Gulf Coast

Projects funded by the Alliance’s public-private partnership support coastal community resilience, habitats, wildlife, clean water, and environmental education OCEAN SPRINGS, MS, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Gulf of …

Vote for SMSH for Best Hospital in Best of the Pine Belt!

South Mississippi State Hospital 823 Highway 589 Purvis, Mississippi 39475 Phone: 601-794-0100 Fax: 601-794-0210

MSPB Calls For 2026 Excellence In Government Awards Nominations

The Mississippi State Personnel Board will accept nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Government Awards until September 1, 2026. MSPB was directed by the Mississippi Legislature to establish the Excellence in Government Awards program; the inaugural …

Pediatric Disaster Course Opportunity – 16 Hours of CME, CNE, and EMS CE Available

The Gulf 7 Pediatric Disaster Network (G7) is providing a free two-day, in-person Pediatric Disaster Course in Jackson, Mississippi on July 16-17, 2026. This course, titled Pediatric Preparedness for the Healthcare Professional, is an in-person, two-day, …

Genesis Energy, L.P. Joins Alliance Gulf Star Program

Gulf Star investment from Genesis Energy, L.P. will support work to accelerate marsh restoration at the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge along the Texas coast OCEAN SPRINGS, MS, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Gulf of …

2027 CLASH Endurance Coastal Mississippi Event Registration Now Open

June 24, 2026 (Daytona Beach, FL) – CLASH Endurance is thrilled to announce to age group athletes that registration is now open for CLASH’s Coastal Mississippi event being held on April 2-4, 2027.  On the heels of an exciting debut in March, 2,000+ …

ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES SET TO HEADLINE 6TH ANNUAL MIGHTY ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPT 25-26

STOVALL, Miss. — Featuring 12 bands, 5 food trucks, 3 stages, 1 late night jam session and a burning guitar, the Mighty Roots Music Festival returns Friday, September 25 and Saturday September 26, 2026 4 to historic Stovall Farms, the place where famed …

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USA, Southern Gardening celebrate major birthdays

This month, we celebrate not only the 250th birthday of the United States of America but also the 30th anniversary of Southern Gardening. For three decades, the Southern Gardening franchise offered by the Mississippi State University Extension Service has …