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FEMA to reimburse MEMA $2.4M for tornado recovery aid

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4 months ago

December 29, 2023

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2023-12-29 13:07:23

SUMMARY: disbursing over $2 million in reimbursements to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency for emergency protective measures following severe storms and tornadoes in March. FEMA approved the over $2.4 million for these measures, which were necessary to protect public health and safety. This included patrol units for counties, mobile mortuary trailers, personnel for vaccination sites, and clerical staff for affected areas. These measures were critical in response to the immediate threat posed by the severe storms and tornadoes in Mississippi.

The federal government will reimburse the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) $2.4 million for the tornado recovery aid the state agency provided during the spring.

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1 hour ago

April 27, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-04-27 13:42:05

SUMMARY: The current weather is warm and muggy, with temperatures in the 70s. Winds were gusty but have calmed down, expected to ramp back up for the weekend. Active weather has calmed, with only alerts in parts of Arkansas and Louisiana. Storm reports from past 24 hours include multiple tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa, and Texas. Severe weather threat continues for tomorrow, lessening on Sunday. Locally, conditions are relatively quiet, with windy conditions expected for Saturday and Sunday. Some spotty showers possible on Sunday, increasing rain chances on Monday and Tuesday before calming midweek and ramping back up towards the end of the week.

A warm and windy weekend

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Pine Belt chapter of Habitat for Humanity working on 72nd home

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15 hours ago

April 27, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-04-27 00:17:38

SUMMARY: Habitat for Humanity of the Pine Belt is building a new home for a deserving local family, but they need help to finish construction. The family, including T. Bobby Moore, who lost everything in Hurricane Katrina, is excited for their new home on Park Avenue in Hattisburg. Moore has completed financial literacy courses and is close to completing her volunteer hours. Volunteers are needed to finish the project by the end of July. To help, contact Habitat for Humanity of the Pine Belt at 601-582-4663. The money raised from a recent charity golf tournament is going towards building Moore's new home, the 72nd built by the organization since 1990.

Pine Belt chapter of Habitat for Humanity working on 72nd home.

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Arrest made in Jasper County human trafficking case

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15 hours ago

April 27, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-04-27 00:17:38

SUMMARY: Kevin Paige, a man wanted for human trafficking, was captured in Jasper County and arrested by deputies. He faces charges of sexual battery and human trafficking, being the sixth person arrested in a ring involving a minor. The Sheriff believes more arrests will be made as the investigation continues. Paige's bond is expected to be set tomorrow. The Sheriff hopes to bring closure to the case involving the minor but wants to ensure all aspects are thoroughly investigated before closing the case. He credits the cooperation with other agencies in helping with the successful arrest of Paige.