Wednesday, October 11, 2023

UM to observe 175th on Nov. 6

The University of Mississippi will observe 175 years of service to the state and nation with a celebration at 1 p.m. Nov. 6 in front of the historic Lyceum. (UM 10/11/23) University to Celebrate 175th Anniversary - Ole Miss News 

Laugh, Ove & Life in Vicksburg

The 2023 Annual Banquet at Vicksburg, themed “Laugh, Love & Life,” is set to host Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn and J.J. Jasper from American Family Radio as speakers on Oct. 12.

Gunn will be shedding light on a significant financial topics.

The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 12 at Crossway Church, located at 1825 US-61 in Vicksburg. (Vicksburg Daily News 10/10/23) 2023 Annual Banquet: Celebrate Laugh, Love, & Life - Vicksburg Daily News (vicksburgnews.com)

SBA disaster loans available

MERIDIAN, Miss. - At a Meridian City Council’s work session, a Public Affairs Specialist from the U.S. Small Business Administration spoke with the council about disaster assistance loans available for non-profits and business owners.

Chasity Reid, the Public Affairs Specialist, said non-profits and businesses who sustained physical or economic damages from the storms from June 14-19 can apply for assistance.

Lauderdale County is a contiguous county, and they are eligible for the economic injury disaster loan. 

With these loans, businesses and non-profits can apply for up to $2M or less. 

The deadline to apply for assistance is May 13, 2024. 

The SBA has temporary offices set up in Jasper and Jackson counties so the public can apply in person.

You can also apply online on the SBA Disaster Loan website or you can request an application by mail. (WTOK 10/10/.23)

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