JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced that he requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump for five counties impacted by severe storms, strong tornadoes, straight-line winds, hail and flash flooding on May 6–7, 2026. During the storms, the state was struck by seven tornadoes, 26 people were injured and 425 […]
Mississippi governor requests Major Disaster Declaration after tornadoes
May 19, 2026 | 2:33 PM