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Demolition starts at former Sara Lee plant in West Point
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
First Posted: August 16,
2014 - 11:46 am
Last Updated: August 16,
2014 - 11:49 am
WEST POINT, Mississippi — Trucks have begun hauling away rubble from the
former Sara Lee plant in West Point as the site's owner seeks a new use for
the property.
The Commercial Dispatch reported (http://bit.ly/1l7sc1Y) the 70-acre tract
along Eshman Avenue is majority-owned by Ohio-based Kohart Surplus and
Salvage.
http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/ffd95aa72f83485cbf7b05e6b9baa867/MS--West-Point-Development
Comment period for Hinds megasite extended again
Clay Chandler, The Clarion-Ledger10:05 a.m. CDT August 14, 2014
Remember that mitigation notice Gov. Phil Bryant's office filed with the
Army Corps of Engineers that revealed big plans for the Hinds County
megasite?
http://www.clarionledger.com/story/businessledger/2014/08/14/hinds-megasite-comment-extended/14051417/
Vicksburg laws regulate disposal of cooking oils
Associated Press10:45 p.m. CDT August 16, 2014
VICKSBURG – Vicksburg restaurants and night clubs will have to follow a new
set of rules on disposing cooking fats, oils and grease.
The Vicksburg Post reported the new rules are part of revised
ordinances approved by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2014/08/16/vicksburg-laws-regulate-disposal-cooking-oils/14187845/
Dozens attend 45th anniversary remembrance of Hurricane Camille
Posted: Aug 17, 2014 8:37 PM CDT
Updated: Aug 18, 2014 5:54 AM CDT
By Asha Staples
BILOXI, MS (WLOX/AP) -
Nearly half a century ago, Hurricane Camille made her way to South
Mississippi, and to many, the memory of the devastating storm still remains
fresh. "It was a very frightening experience," Kay Harvey said.
http://www.wlox.com/story/26301698/dozens-attend-45th-anniversary-remembrance-of-hurricane-camille
Bay St. Louis beach closure lifted
Posted: Aug 14, 2014 5:57 PM CDT
Updated: Aug 14, 2014 5:57 PM CDTBy WLOX Staff
BAY ST. LOUIS, MS (WLOX) -
We have an update on a beach closure in Bay St. Louis. The Mississippi
Department of Environmental Quality has just lifted the closure notice that
was issued on Monday from Carroll Avenue to Julia Street.
The closure was necessary after lightning hit a sewer lift-station, causing
about 200,000 gallons of raw sewage to spill into the water.
MDEQ officials say water samples show the area has acceptable bacteria
levels and is safe for beach-goers.
http://www.wlox.com/story/26285054/bay-st-louis-beach-closure-lifted
Tupelo loses water well appeal, could settle fight
Posted: Aug 13, 2014 8:38 AM CDT
Updated: Aug 13, 2014 8:39 AM CDT
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A rural water association has permission to drill
wells despite the city of Tupelo's opposition, but the dispute could be
headed to a settlement.
http://www.wlox.com/story/26268966/tupelo-loses-water-well-appeal-could-settle-fight
Miss. fines hospital over hazardous waste handling
Posted: Aug 13, 2014 3:06 AM CDT
Updated: Aug 13, 2014 3:06 AM CDT
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) - A Gulfport hospital is paying an $87,000 fine for
improperly handling hazardous waste.
Garden Park Medical Center agreed in May to pay the Mississippi Department
of Environmental Quality $87,100 for violating 21 separate rules governing
the storage and disposal of hazardous waste.
http://www.wlox.com/story/26266594/miss-fines-hospital-over-hazardous-waste-handling
Regional
Researchers find way to track invisible, underwater oil
By Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
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on August 14, 2014 at 3:20 PM
Researchers have discovered a new way to track the presence of oil in water
even after visible slicks have vanished, a tool that could help give
scientists a better idea of how oil spills impact the environment.
http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2014/08/researchers_find_way_to_track.htm
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Owners of west Ala. landfill note zero violations
Posted: Aug 15, 2014 2:09 PM CDT
Updated: Aug 15, 2014 2:09 PM CDT
UNIONTOWN, Ala. (AP) - Owners of a west Alabama landfill say EPA officials
investigating a complaint against the Alabama Department of Environmental
management have not contacted them but they would cooperate fully if
requested.
http://www.wlox.com/story/26291948/owners-of-west-ala-landfill-note-zero-violations
