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Biden: Federal government to cover emergency funding for Mississippi’s tornado damage

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2 years ago

March 31, 2023

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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Lights being installed along Highway 18 in Jackson

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31 minutes ago

November 13, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-11-13 11:18:00

SUMMARY: Crews in Jackson, Mississippi, are installing new lights along Highway 18 between Thousand Oaks Drive and TV Road. Councilman Brian Grizzell expressed excitement over the project, which has been planned for several years and funded using Grand Gulf Evacuation funds. With an annual income of about $2 million from these funds, Grizzell emphasized that increased lighting will improve safety for pedestrians and drivers, reduce accidents, and make the area more attractive for business. The councilman anticipates that this section of the highway will be fully illuminated by the end of 2024.

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MUW Owls cheer on Children’s of Mississippi patients before game

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55 minutes ago

November 13, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Kailey Cox – 2024-11-13 10:54:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi University for Women Owls men’s basketball team visited Children’s of Mississippi on November 12, where they engaged with patients through games and art activities in the Rainbow Garden. This initiative highlights the hospital’s role as the state’s only facility dedicated to pediatric care. Children’s of Mississippi is part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), which works to provide specialized healthcare services across the state. UMMC also functions as an academic medical center, aiming to enhance Mississippi’s health through education and research while offering facilities such as the state’s only Level I trauma center.

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Woman wanted for murder in Virginia captured in Mississippi

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3 hours ago

November 13, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-13 09:17:00

SUMMARY: Akea Faison, 33, was arrested in Jackson, Mississippi, on November 12 after being on the run for 20 months. She was wanted for two counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, robbery, and several firearm-related charges, stemming from a robbery in Portsmouth, Virginia, on March 5, 2023, where two men were killed. U.S. Marshals tracked her to a business in Jackson, where she was apprehended without incident. Faison is currently held at Madison County Detention Center and will face extradition to Virginia for her initial court appearance.

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