Mississippi News
Forest landowners can apply for federal emergency loans
SUMMARY: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack approved Emergency Forest Restoration Program funding on April 15 for forest landowners in Mississippi who suffered production loss due to last year's drought. All 82 Mississippi counties were designated as natural disaster areas on March 25. Farm operators have just over seven months to apply for emergency aid through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. Nearly 80,000 acres of the state's pine trees were damaged in 2023 by the drought. Timber managers can apply for financial relief through EFRP until August 15. More information on USDA disaster assistance programs is available online.
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SUMMARY: Firefighters at Fire Station 2 in Starkville, Mississippi, have created a DIY training room in an underused storage space to improve their search and rescue skills. The space is set up with realistic obstacles and scenarios to help them prepare for different situations. The goal is to eventually build a larger-scale facility for more comprehensive training. The firefighters believe that continuous training is essential to ensure citizen safety and respond effectively in emergencies. By practicing in a realistic environment, they can improve their response time and better serve the community.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers passed House Bill 1640, limiting the time people can be held in jail awaiting mental health care. The law states that individuals awaiting civil commitment can only be held for 48 hours unless facing criminal charges. The aim is to provide timely mental health treatment rather than keeping individuals in jail. The law will go into effect on July 1. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott believes these changes are needed to address mental health issues in county jails. While it's a step in the right direction, more treatment facilities are needed to expedite the process and prevent unnecessary stays in jail.
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SUMMARY: The Burns Bottom Redevelopment Project in Columbus, Mississippi is progressing as a Phase 1 Environmental review is expected to be completed early this summer. Friendly City Development Partners submitted a proposal for the area by the deadline, and although no contract agreement has been signed yet, an initial meeting about the next steps has already taken place. The environmental review will help in finalizing the design of the project, which involves Live Adelaide and Burns Dirt as part of Friendly City Development Partners. Stay updated on news and developments by following on Facebook.
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News 11 at 10PM_Weather 5/17/24
SCRMC names 'Employee of the Quarter'
Flooding leads to issues in Jasper, Smith counties
Family files lawsuit after teen’s suicide in Harrison County Jail
Union County fire department working to raise money for storm shelters
St. Patrick’s Monumental Softball Season Comes To An End As Lady Irish Fall In 3A State Title Series
Five Terry track athletes sign to run at next level
Starkville firefighters get creative with new training space
Changes how law enforcement handles mental illness
JTRAN drivers still have gripes
Martin Lawrence making 3 stops in Mississippi on comedy tour
Beat the Heat with Mississippi’s Best Waterparks
Charlie’s U-Pik: Opening Soon for the Summer Season
Local dentists offer free dental care in Amory
Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Decried as Biased Against Disabled People
Jackson has a gang problem
State auditor cracking down on Mississippians receiving unemployment benefits
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News 11 at 10PM_Weather 5/17/24
SCRMC names 'Employee of the Quarter'
Flooding leads to issues in Jasper, Smith counties
Union County fire department working to raise money for storm shelters
Five Terry track athletes sign to run at next level
JTRAN drivers still have gripes
Man arrested after Facebook Marketplace robbery
Someone fired shots into the Mississippi NAACP office
Editorial: Fog in the pipes
Man killed when motorcycle, truck collide
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