SUMMARY: On January 5, 2025, a severe hailstorm in Chatham, Mississippi, caused an estimated \$10,000 in property damage, though this figure is a rough guess. Damage estimates for extreme weather vary widely across counties due to inconsistent methods and resources. Tornado and flood damages are better documented, but most other events rely on private insurance data, which is often unavailable publicly. NOAA’s billion-dollar disaster estimates, a key national damage tracking tool, were discontinued in May 2025, reducing transparency. Experts suggest standardizing damage estimation procedures, encouraging local data sharing, and improving collaboration to enhance disaster loss accuracy and support resilience efforts.

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SUMMARY: This weekend (June 6-8) in Mississippi offers a variety of events across regions. Central Mississippi features outdoor movie nights in Jackson, the Mississippi Pickle Fest, Cathead Jam music festival, a musical “Come From Away,” baseball games with fireworks, farmers markets, a dog days event, and more. In Pine Belt, Hattiesburg hosts live concerts including “Tickled Pink” and “Blues Bash” in Laurel, family activities like Twilight Nights at the Zoo, STEM science sessions, outdoor markets, and theatrical singalongs. Additional events include fishing tournaments, art exhibits, bicycle classics, and community runs, providing diverse opportunities for fun and culture statewide.

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SUMMARY: Enjoy a vibrant weekend (May 30-June 1) across Mississippi with diverse events. In Central Mississippi, Food Truck Friday in Jackson celebrates local cuisine, while live music highlights include Southern Groove Redemption in Natchez and Rick Springfield’s ‘I Want My 80s Tour’ in Brandon. Museums and exhibits like “Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers” and the Children’s Museum’s “Measurement Rules” engage families. Outdoor fun includes Mud Monsters baseball games in Pearl and the JXN Run Club in Jackson. Pine Belt offers NCAA baseball in Hattiesburg, the Elvis tribute concert, art events, and FestivalSouth, an arts celebration. Markets, nature activities, and community block parties round out the weekend.

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