Local Governments Get Funds for Fire Protection

Local counties and municipalities are receiving money from the state to help train and equip their firefighters.   The Fire Rebate Fund is financed with taxes paid on fire insurance policies.  The allocations are based partly on population.   In this area, Neshoba County is getting more than $162,000, Leake County about $127,000, Winston County more than $99,000, Attala County almost $93,000, Holmes County about $85,000, Carroll County about $81,000, Choctaw County over