Picayune keeps nonessential staff home, opens saferoom ahead of Tropical Storm Arthur
Picayune city officials said Wednesday that all nonessential city personnel will remain home on Thursday, June 18, as Tropical Storm
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UMMC launches cancer biology and therapeutics PhD program
The University of Mississippi Medical Center announced a new cancer biology and therapeutics PhD program aimed at addressing Mississippi’s persistently
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Gould Industries invests $14M in Pike County, creates 65 jobs
A Facebook post said Gould Industries is investing $14 million in Pike County, Mississippi, and will create 65 new jobs,
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Mississippians face flash flood risk as heavy rain forecast
Mississippians should stay weather aware over the next couple of days as heavy rain raises the risk of flash flooding
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MEMA warns Mississippi of flooding from Potential Tropical Cyclone One
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency officials said they are monitoring and preparing for Potential Tropical Cyclone One, which is forecast to
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Flood Awareness Week urges mitigation as Mississippi faces rain
Flood Awareness Week is urging residents to take steps now to reduce the impact of flooding on homes, property and
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Skydio visits Oxford police, demos drone for Camp C.O.P.S. campers
Oxford Police Department said on Facebook that Skydio visited the department and showcased its latest drone technology, and provided a
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Ocean Springs declares local state of emergency over severe weather
The City of Ocean Springs said in a Facebook post it has declared a local state of emergency in response
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OSPD warns storms, Potential Tropical Cyclone One threaten Texas coast
OSPD said in a Facebook post that residents should stay weather aware as storms move through the area and that
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Mississippi emergency agency posts photos online
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) posted photos on its official Facebook page, sharing images with the public through the agency’s
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