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: Former Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley is starting the Save Our State PAC with a commitment of $50,000. He aims to push for increased healthcare access, full Medicaid expansion, and eliminating the grocery tax in Mississippi. This decision was made after lawmakers failed to expand Medicaid in the state. Presley plans to make the first donation on Monday and encourages Mississippians to get involved in these important issues.

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