SUMMARY: A homeless man, identified as Hood Garber, was purposefully run over by a box truck in a liquor store parking lot in Jackson. The incident occurred around 6:35 a.m. on Monday, as reported by the Jackson Police Department (JPD). Local nonprofit Shower Power, which provides hygiene services to the homeless, confirmed Garber as the victim. Family and community members responded with tributes and memories. On Monday afternoon, 35-year-old Jamarl Chambliss was arrested and charged with murder. JPD continues to investigate and encourages anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or the department.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA have opened a seventh disaster recovery center in Hancock County at the Tex Collector's Office and Storm Preparedness Center in Kiln, following severe weather from April 8-11. This center, along with others in Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba, and Scott counties, will assist survivors with federal aid applications and other resources. The centers operate weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over $1.4 million in federal aid has been allocated to survivors. Applications require Social Security, insurance, damage, financial, and contact information.

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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is providing tax relief for Mississippi residents and businesses affected by severe storms from April 8-11. Following a disaster declaration by FEMA, individuals in Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba, and Scott counties are eligible for this relief. The IRS has extended certain tax filing and payment deadlines to November 1, including individual income tax returns and quarterly estimated tax payments. Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due between April 8-23 will be waived if paid by April 23. Taxpayers outside the affected area can request relief via the IRS disaster hotline or through bulk requests on IRS.gov.

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