SUMMARY: Pearl River Resort is celebrating its 30th anniversary with music, fireworks, and promotions. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians-owned complex, including the Silver Star Hotel & Casino, Bok Homa Casino, Golden Moon Hotel & Casino, Dancing Rabbit Inn, and Geyser Falls, opened on July 1, 1994. Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben thanks the associates and guests for their dedication. Musical acts like Boyz II Men and Big & Rich will perform. Guests can enjoy free t-shirts on July 3 and a grand fireworks and drone show on July 4. A $30,000 promotion runs on July 5 and 6. More details are available on the resort's website.

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SUMMARY: Lawmakers are forming a new select committee to improve Mississippi's capital city, Jackson, and the surrounding metro area. Announced by Republican House Speaker Jason White, the Select Committee on Capital and Metro Revitalization will be co-chaired by Clay Mansell (R-Clinton) and Shanda Yates (I-Jackson). The committee includes various representatives like Chris Bell (D-Jackson), Lawrence Blackmon (D-Canton), and others. White emphasized the committee's dedication to enhancing the city for the benefit of the entire state. The committee aims to develop strategic and innovative partnerships with local citizens and leadership to revitalize the region.

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SUMMARY: FEMA has provided over $2.6 million in aid to victims of April's severe storms and tornadoes. Of this, $1.6 million is dedicated to housing assistance, while over $1 million covers other needs like personal property damage, childcare, and transportation. Federal aid became available on June 11 for six Mississippi counties. FEMA officer Jeremy Slinker encourages all affected individuals to apply for assistance, even if they've started repairs. Seven disaster recovery centers are open for support, and applications can also be submitted online, via the FEMA app, or by calling the helpline. For more information, visit DisasterAssistance.gov.

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