President Trump Approves Mississippi Disaster Request

July 1, 2026 Jon R Myers

A local official praised President Donald Trump on Thursday for approving Mississippi’s federal disaster request related to storms that occurred on May 6.

The official expressed appreciation for Trump’s support, noting his approval of the disaster declaration. They also stated that President Trump has a strong connection to the people of Mississippi.

Details about the disaster declaration and next steps were not provided in the statement.

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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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