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With hurricane season on the horizon, Mississippi lawmakers fund mitigation program
SUMMARY: The Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program, initiated by the Mississippi Insurance Department in 2007, has received funding for the first time with a $5 million allocation from lawmakers, signed by Gov. Tate Reeves on May 13. The funds, not from the general fund but public funds, limit grants to $10,000 per recipient. Intended for the state's most hurricane-vulnerable lower six counties, the program supports mitigation efforts like adding hurricane shutters and purchasing flood insurance. Although an extension statewide was blocked by politics, Commissioner Mike Chaney highlighted that the grant application details will be released soon, ahead of the potentially active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season starting June 1.
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Harrison County sheriff’s deputy arrested for bringing contraband into jail
SUMMARY: Harrison County Sheriff's Deputy Kristina Eaton was arrested for introducing contraband into the Harrison County Adult Detention Center in Gulfport. Information obtained on December 25, 2023, led to her termination. On June 13, a show-cause hearing allowed investigators to prove probable cause and secure a warrant for her arrest. Eaton subsequently turned herself in and is being held on a $25,000 bond. Sheriff Matt Haley confirmed the charges and the ongoing investigation. Stay updated with Mississippi's latest news by signing up for the free newsletter from SuperTalk Mississippi Media.
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11 Ole Miss football players given preseason honors
SUMMARY: Ahead of the 2024 football season, 11 Ole Miss players have received preseason All-Conference and All-America honors from analyst Phil Steele. Key players include Tre Harris, Caden Prieskorn, and Walter Nolen, who secured First-Team All-SEC spots, with Harris also achieving Second-Team All-America status. Transfers have bolstered the Ole Miss roster, integrating top talents from other colleges to enhance the team's prospects in the expanded College Football Playoff. Notable contributors include Juice Wells, Isaiah Hamilton, Jaxson Dart, and Chris Paul, Jr., among others. Ole Miss kicks off their season on August 31 against Furman.
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Prominent Coast attorney announces bid for Gulfport mayoral seat
SUMMARY: Following Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes' announcement that he will not seek reelection, attorney Hugh Keating has registered as a Republican mayoral candidate. Keating, with extensive community experience, believes he is a suitable candidate, citing his 40 years of service to Gulfport and other governmental entities. He aims to continue transformative projects and address the city's needs while emphasizing Gulfport's economic strengths, especially the “blue economy.” Keating pledges to serve all community segments and foster cooperation. The municipal elections will occur in spring 2025, with new terms starting in July. Keating is committed to winning the Republican primary and serving Gulfport.
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