Most likely not. 'The Yards' is typically classified as a work of fiction. It may draw inspiration from various elements but doesn't directly stem from a real-life event or person.
A salvage short story could refer to a short story that is rescued or salvaged in some way. Maybe it was an old, forgotten story that someone rediscovered and brought back to public attention. Or it could be a story about salvaging something, like salvaging a relationship within the context of the short story.
Little Miss Flint in the story is likely a young girl who has become the face of Flint's water crisis. She's someone who has taken on the role of an advocate for her community. The name 'Little Miss Flint' was probably given to her as a way to personify the city's struggle. She is at the center of the story, highlighting the issues that Flint faced, such as the lack of clean water, the health problems it caused, and the fight for change. Through her, the world gets to see the real - life impact of the water crisis on the people of Flint.