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GULFPORT DISASTER RESILIENCY MEETING Shelby Myers 07.13.2016
Gulfport residents know all too well the dangers of heavy rain and flooding. City officials continue to combat the problems torrential rain falls can cause especially within Ward 1.
http://www.wxxv25.com/2016/07/13/gulfport-disaster-resiliency-meeting-2/
Hattiesburg changes wastewater plan, citizens still appeal By Amanda LaBrot
A grassroots citizen group is not dismissing an appeal against Hattiesburg, despite the city's change of wastewater treatment plans.
Robert Abrams and Hattiesburg Integrity Oversight, Inc. is challenging the Hattiesburg City Council's adoptions of and amendments to city ordinances in a special called meeting held on April 28.
http://www.wdam.com/story/32439029/hattiesburg-changes-wastewater-plan-citizens-still-appeal
Boil Water Advisory issued for Branch Street 07.13.2016
JACKSON, Mississippi (WJTV) – A loss in water pressure is prompting a Boil Water Advisory for parts of Branch Street in Jackson, Mississippi today.
Locations between 900 and 999 Branch Street in the 39212 zip code are affected.
http://wjtv.com/2016/07/13/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-branch-street-in-jackson-july-13-2016/
Accident causes chemical spill on Highway 42
July 13th 2016, 4:01 pm
PETAL, MS (WDAM) -
An accident on Highway 42 near Petal has resulted in a chemical spill.
The driver of a truck carrying pesticide lost control after the left front tire of the truck blew out.
http://www.wdam.com/story/32439080/accident-causes-chemical-spill-on-highway-42
New Costco slowly moves forward in Ridgeland
Sarah Fowler, The Clarion-Ledger 07.13.2016
Costco Wholesale is one step closer to coming to Ridgeland but the company and developers are mum on the details.
On June 30, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issued a certificate of permit coverage to Renaissance at Colony Park, LLC.
High demand yields waiting list for recycling containers
Posted on July 14, 2016 by in Local Government, News Daily Journal
TUPELO – Demand for larger recycling bins in Tupelo continues to outstrip the limited supply available.
Waste Management annually gives away 100 rollaway recycling containers similar in size to the 96-gallon waste bins provided to city residents.
http://djournal.com/news/high-demand-yields-waiting-list-recycling-containers/
Robbie Wilbur
Communications Director
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Post Office Box 2261
Jackson, Mississippi 39225
rwilbur@mdeq.ms.gov
601-961-5277 (office)
601-421-5699 (cell)
@MDEQ
