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Hot and Sunny for Friday with scattered storms this weekend

Updated: 9 hours ago

This evening will be mostly clear as temperatures fall into the 70s. Overnight Lows will be in the upper 60s.

Wayne Co. roads damaged by Ida to be inspected on Monday

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 4:58 PM CST

On Monday, Jan. 24, officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will be in the county conducting site inspections on the repairs, which have already taken place, and looking into those areas where work is still left to be done.

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Deadline extended for Hurricane Ida victims to file for tax relief

Updated: Oct. 27, 2021 at 8:16 AM CDT

By Carmen Poe

If you already had a valid tax extension to file your 2020 returns, instead of October 15, you now have until January 3.

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Mississippi families that were receiving SNAP benefits during Ida could request a replacement...

MDHS: $1,058,673 in Ida SNAP replacement benefits disbursed

Updated: Oct. 7, 2021 at 10:44 AM CDT

By WDAM Staff

People living in Covington, Forrest, Jones, Lamar, Marion and Perry counties were eligible.

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President Biden must approve the federal assistance request in order for it to be available to...

Miss. requests Major Disaster Declaration for Ida

Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 4:21 PM CDT

By Renaldo Hopkins

MEMA announced the request on Wednesday.

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They’re asking local residents to help by donating bottled water, cleaning supplies, personal...

Collins Fire Department set to go on second trip to La.

Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 2:17 PM CDT

By Charles Herrington

You can drop off the supplies through Sunday morning at the fire station downtown Collins.

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The Krewe of Neptune will be accepting donations Saturday at D'Iberville Moose Lodge to fill...

South Mississippi Mardi Gras krewe letting the donations roll for Ida’s victims

Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 11:17 AM CDT

By Chet Landry

The Krewe of Neptune is pivoting from throwing beads to cooking meals to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida.

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Many still without power fear Nicholas could hold up restoration efforts

Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 9:41 PM CDT

By Kaitlin Rust

“Norco is struggling. I don’t think a lot of people know how bad it was in this little town,” Victoria Bourg said.

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Lamar County fire stations are collecting relief supplies through Tuesday Sept. 21st.

Lamar County Fire Departments host Ida relief drive

Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 5:48 PM CDT

By Melissa Rademaker

Lamar County fire collecting non-perishables, water, cleaning supplies and hygiene products.

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South Mississippi first responders bring hurricane relief to LaPlace

Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 6:38 PM CDT

By Andrés Fuentes

Weeks of planning led to a team of volunteers to serve the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Department after their deputies took care of hundreds of people following Hurricane Ida.

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Petal schools are collecting donations through Friday September 17th.

Petal School District raising money for St. Charles Parish Schools

Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 5:35 PM CDT

By Melissa Rademaker

'Coins Count' will benefit St. Charles Parish Schools

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The Jones County Sheriff's Department is helping to meet the needs of those still feeling the...

Jones County Sheriff’s Department sends relief to Ida victims

Updated: Sep. 12, 2021 at 8:18 PM CDT

By Will Polston

The Jones County Sheriff's Department is helping to meet the needs of those still feeling the impact of Hurricane Ida.