STONE COUNTY, Mo. — The Stone County Ambulance District has announced that they have signed a three-year contract with Mercy Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Springfield to provide ambulance services for the district.

According to a press release by the district, the new contract will begin on Wednesday, October 8.

The decision was made following a competitive request for proposals from LifeNet Emergency Medical Services of Texarkana, Texas, CoxHealth and Mercy Emergency Medical Services.

"We are proud of the work this Board has performed in selecting a top-quality service," Jeff Hawkins, the district's new interim director, said in the release. "I am looking forward to the opportunities created by the citizens of Stone County, the Board of Directors, all our current and surrounding

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