The ARPA Funds

This week on the scene, we discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and how those funds, along with other grants, will be used to improve Starkville. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews the classic movie “It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” (1966) streaming on Apple TV, we have a heated debate over Heather’s snacking habits, and Emma reviews Bota Mini dry rosé boxed wine in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for Warren County! Other acronyms mentioned:  Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure (MCWI)  Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Sources: The Reflector articles by ours truly, Heather Harrison: article 1, article 2 The Reflector article by Karie Pinnix from 2021 article 3 Drama at the Cotton District Arts festival Charles Schultz interview Good news in Vicksburg How to enroll your child in the Imagination Library program Heather’s book recs: The Reporter Who Knew Too Much by Mark Shaw Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!