SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves declared May 5 – May 11, 2024, as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency advises citizens to prepare for the upcoming 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, following a record-breaking year with 20 named storms. They urge Mississippians to have a disaster supply kit, food, and water for at least 72 hours. MEMA will share important information on social media each day of the week and has created a new Hurricane Guide. The official Atlantic Hurricane Season is from June 1 to November 30, 2024. MEMA encourages Mississippians to be prepared and stay informed.

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SUMMARY: The Pearl River Community College rodeo team had a successful weekend at Northwest, with the men's team finishing sixth and the women's team finishing second. The women's team also secured the Ozark Region Reserve Champion title, earning them a spot in the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper. Kate Eiland was named the All-Around Champion and tied for first in breakaway roping. Erin McLaughlin, Juliana Jennings, and others also performed well in breakaway roping. Kate Eiland and Bryson Crawford advanced to the championship round in team roping. Overall, the team had a strong showing and is looking forward to the upcoming finals.

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SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi is launching the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center in fall 2024 to train journalists in providing important, fact-based reporting for under-reported communities in the state and combatting disinformation. Named after Roy W. Howard, the center will educate students in providing reliable news coverage, debunking false information, and promoting media literacy. It will also establish partnerships and bureaus in different locations to create professional-level local content and build trust with the community. The center aims to address the news desert in Southeast Mississippi and provide real-world experiences for students while upholding professional journalism standards.

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