Vaccine eligibility expands to teachers and first responders
A huge announcement from Governor Tate Reeves today. Starting March 1, teachers and first responders will be eligible to receive the COVID vaccine. Tens of...
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First Responder Bill helps treat occupational cancer
by Andi Davis
A new bill which helps pay for treatment for occupational cancer for first responders was signed last week by Governor Phil Bryant. The author of...
Magee firefighter dies in crash
A firefighter in Magee died over the weekend. Dustin Grubbs was responding to a fire in the area on Saturday night when his car left...
William Carey professor creates life-saving tech
by Alex Paton
Medical drones could be the wave of the future in helping with disaster situations. When a devastating EF4 tornado ripped through Hattiesburg in 2013, Dr....
Non-profit aids Mississippi first responders
A newly formed non-profit is giving back to the state’s first responders. Titled ‘First Responders of Mississippi (FROM)’, the organization was founded by retired Lt....
New training facility coming to Clinton first responders
by Sarah Ulmer
New training facility coming to Clinton for first responders....
Gov Bryant orders nearly 100 Mississippi first responders to Florida
by Jared Bounds
As Hurricane Irma inundates the residents of Florida, Mississippi is joining other states in sending first responders, National Guard troops and search and rescue task...
Governor signs ‘Back the Badge’ into law
Governor Phil Bryant has signed into law a bill that will increase the penalties for those who hurt first responders. Firefighters, police officers, and ambulance...
House approves “Back the Badge Act”
by Sarah Ulmer
In hopes of protecting Mississippi’s first responders, a new law was approved in the House....
Federal grants brings more training for first responders
Many times, 911 calls don’t just come one at the time at the dispatchers convenience. Often, they are high-alert, critical situations that come several at...