www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-10-26 02:14:49

SUMMARY: Burn bans are now in effect across several Pine Belt counties due to ongoing hot and dry conditions, with Covington County recently joining the list of areas prohibiting outdoor burning. It’s been three weeks since rainfall, leading to increased wildfire risks. The Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department has obtained a grant to enhance their firefighting capabilities, acquiring new equipment for wildfire response. In election news, Mississippi’s appeals court reversed a decision on late-arriving ballots, but this won’t affect the upcoming November 5 general election. Absentee voting is underway in Jones County, drawing significant participation from residents.

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-10-26 02:14:48

SUMMARY: Southern Miss has received a $3 million federal grant from the US Department of Justice to enhance rural law enforcement’s capacity to investigate crimes involving digital evidence. The initiative includes establishing a digital forensic laboratory on campus for processing materials like cell phones and laptops. Additionally, training materials will be developed for law enforcement officers nationwide, focusing on the principles of digital forensics to aid in crime-solving. This four-year project will involve students, faculty, and staff from various disciplines, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Federal grant will allow USM to create digital forensics project.

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SUMMARY: Dry weather has heightened wildfire risks, prompting the Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department to enhance its preparedness with a $4,000 grant from the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The funds allowed the purchase of equipment, including eight fire flaps, 14 backpack sprayers, and various chainsaws, improving their ability to combat wildfires, particularly in the Leeville community. With the addition of a skid unit funded by $112,000 in ARPA funds, the department can now convert a pickup truck into a firefighting apparatus, enabling quicker responses and access to tighter areas. This equipment bolsters their readiness against potential wildfires in Forest County.

Grants allow Macedonia VFD to purchase needed equipment

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