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President approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi after Tropical Storm Arthur

By Kaitlin Howell Aug 4, 2026 | 7:07 AM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – President Donald Trump approved Gov. Tate Reeves’ (R-Miss.) request for a Major Disaster Declaration for counties that were impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. The storm damaged 532 homes, 17 businesses and five farms in Mississippi on June 18-20, 2026.  “I’m grateful to President Trump and his administration for […]