Biden Declares Emergency in Mississippi

U.S. President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for the state of Mississippi on Sunday after a powerful storm swept through, claiming the lives of at least 25 people in the state and one in Alabama. A statement from the White House noted that Biden ordered federal assistance to support recovery efforts at the state and local levels in the affected areas. The statement added that funding will be provided for those affected in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey counties.