State
Forrest General Hospital issues statement about 'blue water' in Gordon's Creek
WDAM
HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) -
Several residents have noticed a blue-green color in the water flowing down Gordon's Creek in Hattiesburg. The water can be seen all the way to downtown Hattiesburg.
http://www.wdam.com/story/34219634/forrest-general-hospital-issues-statement-about-blue-water-in-gordons-creek
LT. GOVERNOR OUTLINES HIS LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
MPB
It's week two of the 2017 legislative session, and Lieutenant Governor is talking about his top priorities. One of them is education.
http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/2017/01/10/lt-governor-outlines-his-legislative-agenda/
Analysis: Mississippi lawmakers face gaps in current budget
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers' biggest task every session is writing a state budget for the coming year. A smaller but equally important task is deciding whether to fill budget gaps for the current year.
http://m.newsok.com/article/feed/1145255/amp
Latest delay pushes Kemper power plant price over $7 billion
AP
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Power Co. says its Kemper County power plant will be delayed another month.
The latest delay, confirmed Friday, pushes the plant's price tag over $7 billion. Of the nearly $52 million increase caused by the delay, the unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co. says shareholders will pay $34 million. Ratepayers could be asked to pay the rest.
https://apnews.com/amp/358ef10130ba48ac986970e88f5d19fe
MDOT begins winter weather cleanup
WTVA JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) – Crews with the Mississippi Department of Transportation have now shifted to cleanup mode following last week’s winter weather.
http://www.wtva.com/story/34219568/mdot-begins-winter-weather-cleanup
Liberty issues boil-water notice
Enterprise Journal
A boil-water notice has been issued for Liberty residents.
http://www.enterprise-journal.com/news/article_e60b89c0-d6a5-11e6-93b9-73bb6028ced0.html
Oxford looking at value of undeveloped land
Oxford Eagle
The city of Oxford recently hired an engineering firm to study the value of a small portion of undeveloped land inside the Campground Water Association service area.
http://www.oxfordeagle.com/2017/01/09/oxford-looking-at-value-of-undeveloped-land/
National
Feds: Volkswagen exec charged with conspiracy in emissions scandal
Detroit Free Press
Just as the North American International Auto Show kicks off in Detroit, a Volkswagen executive has been charged with conspiracy for his alleged role in the German automotive company's emissions scandal, according to a criminal complaint unsealed this morning in U.S. District Court in Detroit
http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/detroit-auto-show/2017/01/09/volkswagen-executive-oliver-scmidt-emissions/96336364/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
