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Biden: Federal government to cover emergency funding for Mississippi’s tornado damage
President Joe Biden has announced that the federal government will cover all costs from Mississippi’s emergency measures that will occur over the next month.
Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Rolling Fork this morning to assess the damage from last week’s severe storms and tornadoes, which left 21 dead and countless injured.
The National Weather Service released that seven tornadoes touched down in the Magnolia State over the weekend, with one EF-4 tornado traveling through Rolling Fork.
Nearly 2,000 homes in 12 counties received damage ranging from minimal to destroyed, with 255 homes in Sharkey County reporting that they were impacted by the storms. Approximately 13 deaths out of the 21 total statewide fatalities were said to occur in Sharkey County alone.
During his time in Rolling Fork, Biden stated that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is planning to open disaster recovery centers that will distribute resources in areas that…
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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: Biden: Federal government to cover emergency funding for Mississippi’s tornado damage
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/biden-federal-government-to-cover-emergency-funding-for-mississippis-tornado-damage/
Published Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:12:29 +0000
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Ole Miss women get pair of double-doubles and roll to 83-65 March Madness win over Ball State
SUMMARY: Mississippi coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin found solace in returning to a different arena in Waco, Texas, following a disappointing previous tournament experience. The No. 5 seed Ole Miss Rebels redeemed themselves with an 83-65 victory over 12th-seeded Ball State in the NCAA Tournament’s first round. Starr Jacobs led the Rebels with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Kennedy Todd-Williams and Madison Scott each scored 15 points. Ole Miss dominated rebounding, leading 52-32, and will face fourth-seeded Baylor next. Coach McPhee-McCuin noted the team’s evolution since their last visit and the significance of playing in Texas, where Jacobs feels at home.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (March 21-23), Mississippi offers a range of exciting events. Highlights include Hal’s Marching MALfunction Second Line Stomp and Jessie Robinson’s blues performance in Jackson, as well as the Natchez Food & Wine Festival and the Natchez Little Theatre’s production of *This Side of Crazy*. There are also numerous exhibitions like *Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South* in Jackson and *Gold in the Hills* in Vicksburg. Other events include the 48th Annual Crawfish Classic Tennis Tournament in Hattiesburg, karaoke nights in Laurel, and a variety of family-friendly activities across the state.
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