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$5.2 million in federal grants approved for April storm survivors
SUMMARY:
Federal assistance for homeowners and renters in six Mississippi counties has exceeded $5 million following a disaster declaration from the White House. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved over $5.2 million in grants for survivors of severe weather conditions in Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba, and Scott counties from April 8-11. The grants cover uninsured and underinsured losses, home repairs, replacements, and rental assistance, among other needs. FEMA has staffed recovery centers and conducted extensive outreach to ensure all survivors receive aid. The deadline to apply for aid is August 9. More details are available here.
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Severe weather possible for most of Mississippi beginning Thursday night
SUMMARY: Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes threaten most of Mississippi from Thursday night into Friday morning, as a low-pressure system moves across the region. While the worst conditions are expected in eastern Texas and Louisiana, forecasters warn that a significant portion of Mississippi is at risk. Residents are advised to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and implement safety measures for tornado, lightning, and flooding threats. Key safety tips include seeking sturdy shelter, protecting against flying debris, avoiding flooded roadways, and staying indoors during lightning storms. Stay vigilant and prepared as hazardous weather approaches.
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NASA’s Stennis Space Center hosts exhibit placing visitors in driver seat of space engine
SUMMARY: NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Hancock County has opened an interactive exhibit where visitors can experience the role of a space engineer. Participants simulate a hot fire test of an RS-25 engine at a console resembling the Test Control Center, using advanced software and displays to manage propellants. Guided by step-by-step instructions, they learn to operate equipment just like NASA engineers. The exhibit offers educational insights into the RS-25 engine integral to NASA’s Artemis missions and showcases real hot fire tests. Initially developed during a 2023 intern project, the exhibit aims to educate and inspire future space enthusiasts.
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Columbia High School football player, local nurse die in Christmas Eve wreck
SUMMARY: On Christmas Eve, a tragic car accident in Mississippi claimed the lives of Luke Davis, a 17-year-old high school kicker, and Zebulon Lott, a 33-year-old nurse. Davis, a senior at Columbia High School, was on his way to Hattiesburg after visiting his girlfriend, when his vehicle collided with Lott’s. Davis was poised to play Division I football at a university like Ole Miss, Mississippi State, or LSU. Grieving family and friends remember him as a dedicated athlete. Lott, after a long shift in the ICU, left behind a wife and three children, prompting a GoFundMe campaign for his family.
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