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Deadline nears for disaster loan application in Tennessee
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WAYNESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — The deadline is approaching to apply for disaster loans for damages caused by December storms in Wayne County and the surrounding area.

The U.S. Small Business Administration said businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters affected by severe storms, tornadoes and heavy precipitation Dec. 23 to 28 can apply until April 25 for physical property damage. Economic injury applications must be returned by Nov. 25.

Low-interest disaster loans are available in Wayne County and the adjacent counties of Decatur, Hardin, Lawrence, Lewis and Perry in Tennessee and Lauderdale in Alabama.

Applicants may apply online on the SBA's website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela .

For more information, call (800) 659-2955.