SUMMARY: Hurricane Beryl intensified into a rare Category 4 storm as it neared the southeastern Caribbean, prompting urgent shelter warnings. Expected to hit the Windward Islands, including Barbados and St. Lucia, Beryl posed a severe threat with 130 mph winds and significant storm surges. This makes Beryl the earliest recorded Category 4 Atlantic hurricane, surpassing Hurricane Dennis in 2005. Moving west-northwest, Beryl was set to graze Barbados and enter the Caribbean Sea, targeting Jamaica and weakening midweek. Historically fast-intensifying and dangerous for this season, Beryl follows 2004's Hurricane Ivan's devastating trajectory.

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SUMMARY: The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi affected by severe storms, winds, tornadoes, and flooding from April 8, 2024. The relief extends tax return and payment deadlines to November 1, 2024. The announcement covers Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba, and Scott counties following a FEMA disaster declaration. Taxpayers in these areas get extra time to file returns and make payments. The relief includes quarterly estimated tax payments and payroll taxes, penalties abatement, and options for claiming disaster-related casualty losses. Additional relief covers retirement plan distributions, and the IRS may offer further assistance in the future.

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SUMMARY: Diamondhead, MS, is launching a community reading program on July 1, 2024, supported by the American Library Association and the Hancock County Library System. The initiative aims to unite residents through shared reading and discussions. The first book selected is “MY TWO ELAINES” by Martin Schreiber, with the author visiting Diamondhead on December 5th. The program, managed by local volunteers, including notable community members, will also feature Lisa Genova's “STILL ALICE.” Diamondhead is recognized as Mississippi's first “Memory Loss Friendly Community.” A kickoff event is scheduled at the East Hancock Library. Contact 228-255-4800 for more details.

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