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Uber driver shot in Harrison County shares her story
Linda Buford, an Uber driver on the Coast, was shot last month and shares her story and progress since the incident.
It was another Friday night working a side job to try to make ends meet for Linda Buford, or so she thought.
Buford owned a small fitness center called Cycology, primarily focused to help women. When COVID hit, the fitness instructor, along with the center, struggled financially. Buford worked multiple side hustles to make ends meet.
On January 20th, Buford said she was shot by 17-year-old Trinyell Coats Jr. while working a shift with Uber. She picked up…
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Mississippi Senate Republicans push Medicaid expansion ‘lite’ proposal that would cover fewer people
SUMMARY: Republican lawmakers in Mississippi are pushing for Medicaid expansion with a work requirement of at least 30 hours per week, up from the House-approved 20-hour requirement. They believe this will ensure able-bodied adults work “basically full time” to receive benefits. Proponents argue that expansion could help improve health care conditions in the state, which currently ranks poorly in health indicators. However, opponents, including Gov. Tate Reeves, argue that the program will lead to government dependency and push people off private insurance. The Senate's proposal also depends on President Biden's administration approving the work requirement, which they have consistently revoked in the past.
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F.E.B. Distributing celebrates 90 years
SUMMARY: F.E.B. Distributing, a local beverage distributor, is celebrating nine decades on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The company was founded in 1943 by S.J. Bertucci and officially took on its name in 1946. The family-run business values hard work, integrity, and relationships. They distribute beer to over 1,000 retail customers, ranging from international brands like Molson Coors and Corona to local breweries. The company, now in its fourth generation, emphasizes dedication and commitment to ensuring the business continues for future generations. They work long hours to deliver beer every day and ensure customer satisfaction.
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Cargo ship hits Baltimore’s Key Bridge, bringing it down. Rescuers are looking for people in water
SUMMARY: A container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse and several vehicles to fall into the river below. Rescuers were searching for multiple people in the water, with two individuals rescued and one in serious condition. The cause of the crash was unclear, but the cargo ship hit one of the bridge's supports, causing it to buckle and collapse. The ship caught fire, and thick black smoke was seen. The bridge collapse was described as a “developing mass casualty event” by officials, and the FBI was on the scene. Governor declared a state of emergency.
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