MS Red Cross volunteers take “hardship” assignments to Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Red Cross volunteers Mike Egerton of Tupelo and Ted Brechbill of Byhalia have been deployed to what the organization calls a “hardship” assignment in response...
Tag : Hurricane Harvey
Mississippi National Guard continue Harvey, Irma relief efforts
by Jared Bounds
The Mississippi National Guard is currently providing personnel, equipment and facility support for Hurricanes Irma and Harvey recovery operations. Around 100 soldiers and airmen are...
Jackson VA Medical Center sends unit to Harvey victims in Houston
by Sarah Ulmer
The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center staff from Mississippi sent a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) on Friday Sept. 1 to Crosby, Texas. ...
AG’s office warns of resale of flood-damaged vehicles
by Jared Bounds
Attorney General Jim Hood is warning Mississippians of the possibility of the sale of flood-damaged vehicles after recent storms in Texas and Louisiana. “We saw...
Mississippi companies to send supplies for Harvey clean up
by Alex Paton
Recovery from Hurricane Harvey will be a long and arduous task, but Mississippians and Texans are coming together to help. Two Houston Astros pitchers are...
Mississippi National Guard deploying to Houston
by Jared Bounds
JACKSON, Miss.— Members of the Mississippi National Guard are currently providing support to the Hurricane Harvey response in southeast Texas. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen...
Thursday weather rundown: Harvey still dangerous even after downgrade
by Jared Bounds
HARVEY finally downgraded to a tropical depression as the storm splits in two over the southeast. A strong knot remaining over Louisiana this morning continues...
Mississippians help Texans escape homes during Hurricane Harvey
by Alex Paton
While Texans tried to escape from their homes as the floodwaters rose, Mississippians were there to help them. Toby Burchfield and John Roan, two construction...
MS Forestry Commission worker helping with Harvey
by Alex Paton
Hurricane Harvey is continuing to wreck havoc for the people of Texas, but Mississippians are sending some of their best to help with the relief...
Madison County Sheriff pledges donations for victims of Hurricane Harvey
by Jared Bounds
After a slight case of mistaken identity, Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker has pledged to deliver relief items to those affected by the disastrous flooding...