SUMMARY: Medgar Evers, a civil rights leader and World War II veteran from Mississippi, will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Evers was assassinated in 1963 and played a key role in organizing voter registration drives during the Civil Rights Movement. President Biden made the selection, adding Evers to a list of distinguished Mississippians who have won the award. Evers will join the likes of James Earl Chaney, Fred Haise, B.B. King, Tennessee Williams, and Oprah Winfrey. The news was announced on Facebook.

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SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves declared May 5-11, 2024, as Hurricane Preparedness week for Mississippi, urging citizens to prepare for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The National Weather Service predicts an average of 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. MEMA recommends having a disaster supply kit, doing an insurance check, and following key messages on social media during Hurricane Preparedness Week. The official Atlantic Hurricane Season is from June 1 to November 30, 2024. MEMA has created a new Hurricane Guide to assist Mississippians in preparing for the upcoming season.

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SUMMARY: Two men were shot multiple times in McComb near the intersection of 14th Street and Nelson Drive. The victims were identified as 27-year-old Marlik Harvey and 28-year-old Domonique McBride, both with multiple gunshot wounds. One victim was airlifted to UMMC in critical condition, while the other was treated and released from a local hospital. No suspects have been identified at this time. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact McComb Police at 601-684-3214.

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