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LIVE: Gulfport selects Pafford EMS as new ambulance service
SUMMARY: Mississippi starts now, with Gulfport City council voting unanimously to change its ambulance service provider. The decision was made after discussions on response times, equipment usage, and station locations. PD Golf Course will now provide ambulance services to Gulfport and Biloxi, aiming to bring more adequate emergency services to the city. The new contract will be effective starting this Friday, March. Overall, city leaders and residents are looking forward to the partnership and its potential benefits for the community.

Gulfport has voted unanimously to change ambulance services, as Pafford EMS will take over as the city’s primary ambulance service.
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St. Patrick sends four student-athletes to next level
SUMMARY: Four student-athletes from St. Patrick are advancing to the next level in their sports. Football player Jonathan D’Angelo will continue his career at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Girls’ soccer standout Katherine Thrifty has committed to play at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where she’ll be joined by fellow boy soccer player Michael Batty. Meanwhile, teammate John Paul Matina will pursue his athletic and academic journey at Meridian Community College. The athletes express gratitude for their mentors, parents, and their faith, emphasizing the significance of their achievements and support systems as they embark on this new chapter. Congratulations to the Fighting Irish!

The St. Patrick Fighting Irish saw four student-athletes officially sign to head to the next level.
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Meggan Monday: New Mississippi Veterans Home
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Veterans Home at Tradition, a $60 million project in South Mississippi, is nearing completion. The 133,000-square-foot facility, set to open on April 11, will provide private rooms for up to 100 veterans. This facility aims to offer superior care, recreational activities, and a homelike atmosphere for residents. Veterans and their spouses who are honorably discharged can apply, with priority given to those already in the system. The home will phase in residents, starting with 20 veterans later this summer. For more information on eligibility or job opportunities, visit the facility’s website.

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Car crashes reported across South Mississippi during heavy rain Monday morning
SUMMARY: Heavy rain caused multiple car accidents across South Mississippi on Monday morning, with conditions still wet as the weather began to clear. Noah Noble reported live from Harrison County, mentioning wrecks on Interstate 10 between Long Beach and Ocean Springs, including a sedan off the road and a truck stuck in the median. Police and fire crews responded to several crashes and fires sparked by lightning. One fire occurred after a lightning strike hit a tree. Despite rain, lightning strikes can still ignite fires, so residents are advised to stay cautious and keep fire extinguishers and phones handy.

People across South Mississippi saw heavy rain and lightning on Monday.
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