SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves declared May 4-10 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi, ahead of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The 2024 season was busy, with 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes, including Category 2 Francine impacting Mississippi. Early forecasts predict another severe season in 2025. Reeves emphasized preparedness, marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as a reminder of the state’s vulnerability. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will educate residents on disaster readiness, urging stocked supply kits, insurance checks, and flood insurance for vulnerable homes. MEMA will cover daily preparedness topics on social media during the week. The season runs June 1 to November 30.

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SUMMARY: William Carey baseball coach Bobby Halford achieved his 1,374th career win, becoming the winningest collegiate baseball coach in Mississippi, surpassing Ron Polk’s 1,373 wins. Halford’s Crusaders defeated Blue Mountain Christian 8-4 in the 2025 Southern States Athletic Conference, continuing his successful 40-year tenure since 1987. Halford boasts a 1,374-811 record, 19 conference championships, 16 NAIA national tournament appearances, 13 coach of the year awards, and has produced 45 professional players. Recognized nationally, he won a coach of the year award in 2021. Polk praised Halford’s achievement, wishing him continued success. Halford’s team is advancing in the SSAC tournament and preparing for the national tournament.

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SUMMARY: Gov. Tate Reeves of Mississippi launched “Mississippi’s Power Play” to make the state a leader in American energy by partnering with public and private sectors. The initiative focuses on expanding nuclear, solar, wind, and natural gas energy to support economic growth. Reeves highlighted the connection between energy availability and economic development, citing major energy-intensive investments like Amazon Web Services. At an energy summit, officials discussed improving the power grid, regulatory reforms, innovation, and diversification of energy sources to attract private investments and create jobs. Mississippi aims to leverage energy projects to sustain its economic momentum and create high-paying jobs.

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