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Disaster Service Centers Closing in Three Mississippi Counties

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency announced that disaster service centers in Franklin, Lawrence, and Lincoln counties will close at 6 p.m. Friday.

The center in Wilkinson County will remain open, officials said. Residents are encouraged to apply for assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

Officials emphasized that residents do not have to visit a center to request aid. The agencies continue to support those affected by recent disasters through multiple channels.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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