Coverage dated August 4, 2026

President Trump approves Mississippi major disaster declaration after Tropical Storm Arthur remnants

Headline from WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - President Donald Trump has approved Gov. Tate Reeves’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration following severe weather from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. The declaration (FEMA–4930–DR–MS) unlocks federal funding for Mississippi counties impacted by severe storms, to…

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  1. WJTV Jackson

    President approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi after Tropical Storm Arthur (opens WJTV Jackson)

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    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.

  2. WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS

    President Trump approves Mississippi major disaster declaration after Tropical Storm Arthur remnants (opens WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS)

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    JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - President Donald Trump has approved Gov. Tate Reeves’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration following severe weather from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. The declaration (FEMA–4930–DR–MS) unlocks federal funding for Mississippi counties impacted by severe storms, to…

  3. Mississippi Today

    Feds approve disaster declaration for Arthur, Mississippi’s third of 2026 (opens Mississippi Today)

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    Flooding in Hancock County from Tropical Storm Arthur.

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