SUMMARY: Rolling Fork has received over $1.3 million from FEMA for debris cleanup after March 2023 tornadoes. Work from May 26 to Sept. 22, 2023, included removing 192,742 cubic yards of construction, 7,841 cubic yards of vegetative, and 4,869 cubic yards of concrete debris. The EF-4 tornado and severe storms devastated Rolling Fork, affecting a third of its 2,000 residents by destroying homes and businesses, and accounting for most of the 21 fatalities in Mississippi. The disaster's aftermath still impacts the community, evident in the slow rebuilding process and the mourning of lost lives.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi's Wild Hog Control Program (WHCP) is accepting applications. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson highlighted the significant damage wild hogs cause, urging those with affected private agricultural or forestry lands to apply for traps. With wild hogs responsible for over $60 million in damage yearly in Mississippi, the WHCP provides traps and training for effective management. Applications are online and evaluated based on acreage, historical damage, and present trapping efforts. Small acreage owners are encouraged to apply cooperatively. Traps are allocated for month-long periods, at a suggested rate of one per 500 to 1,000 acres.

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SUMMARY: Acadian Ambulance Service will start 911 emergency services in Harrison County and several cities on May 1, 2024. They will operate a fleet of 13 ambulances, including specialized vehicles for bariatric patients and advanced care. Their service includes stations and rapid response points throughout the area, and they will offer a Quick Response Vehicle for rural emergencies. Acadian is CAAS-accredited and has verified its 911 system and Lifenet EKG communication with Memorial Hospital. They're offering EMT training and membership benefits to residents, and current AMR members will get a free Acadian membership until August 31, 2024.

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