‘You wonder how in the world it’s going to get fixed’: Local utilities workers, firefighters encounter ‘overwhelming’ damage in Florida panhandle after Hurricane Michael
For 4-County Electric Power Association, working in response to Hurricane Michael on the Florida panhandle has meant living out of a tent city.
Need increases for training to help first responders deal with trauma
John Almond knows of a police officer who, on his first day of work, was the first to respond to the scene of an 11-year-old who was accidentally shot.
‘Almost like home’: Volunteers to prep Christmas dinners for first responders
This year, volunteers in Starkville will take some time out of Christmases to give back to local first responders.
Law expands Narcan use to all first responders
Glen Herron and Ron Nivens have saved lives with Narcan.
Christmas away from home
Emergencies don’t always take Christmas off, which means the people whose job it is to respond to those emergencies can’t either.
Photo: A prayer for first responders
First Baptist Church of Columbus pastor Sean Parker, Kingdom Vision International pastor R.J. Matthews, Fairview Baptist Church pastor Breck Ladd and Genesis Church pastor Darren Leach stand together at a multi-church service at the Columbus Riverwalk Sunday in remembrance of 9/11.
Photos: Saluting first responders
Columbus Police Department Assistant Chief Fred Shelton, left, shakes Officer Roger Tate’s hand at the Trotter Convention Center.
Disaster prep: First responders take part in active shooter drill on campus of MUW
Students lay on the ground outside Taylor Hall on Mississippi University for Women’s campus Thursday morning as sirens wailed and reports of shooters, hostages and fatalities came over the radios of nearby law enforcement officers.
Working on the holidays
As the Golden Triangle’s residents spend time with their families on Christmas Day, many fire, police and emergency personnel will work, as they do every other day of the year.
Lowndes Co. first responders to be honored
Main Street Columbus will host its 11th annual Salute to Lowndes County’s Finest in honor of the county’s first responders on Friday.
Our View: Utility workers deserve a thank you
Beginning Tuesday afternoon, when area schools closed early in anticipation of the arrival the Wednesday afternoon storm that ultimately dropped four-to-eight inches of snow in the Golden Triangle, caution was the order of the day.
Salute to first responders is Friday
For the 10th year, Lowndes County volunteers will be honoring local first responders near the anniversary of 9/11.
Higher death benefits for 1st responders proposed
Law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first responders will lobby lawmakers this week to increase the benefits for families of first responders who die in the line of duty.
Starkville volunteers pay tribute to first responders
In commemoration of 9/11, Starkville groups are teaming to pay tribute to local first responders.
Mississippi State’s Maroon Volunteer Center and Volunteer Starkville are hosting events today and Wednesday in an effort to give back to those they say already give so much.
Agencies, colleges to hold mock disaster drill
In the event that a disaster happens on a school campus, communication between all local agencies is key to helping those at risk get to a place of safety.
Police union seeks more help for Newtown officers
Some of the police officers who responded to the school shooting in Newtown are so traumatized they haven’t been working, but they have to use sick time and could soon be at risk of going without a paycheck, a union official said Wednesday.
There when you need them: First responders show their mettle on a day of craziness
For the superstitious, Wednesday’s calendar date was either a compelling reason to stay in bed or a can’t-miss chance to court Lady Luck.
Starkville, Oktibbeha to honor firefighters with tribute events
STARKVILLE — The call of duty, no matter the time or place, is part of the job for emergency responders. Even when the distress call is sent from more than 1,000 miles away.
Two events to honor Lowndes first responders
Being first to respond to an emergency is not an easy job. Pulling someone from a fire or saving them from some other emergency can be “overwhelming,” admits Neal Austin, Columbus Fire and Rescue operations chief. But it’s also rewarding.
Community honors sacrifice of Lowndes first responders
Following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, first responders showed the nation the price of their service.