News Clippings May 9, 2017

State Fire official says Houston fire suspected to be accidental WTVA HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) — A fire official says Friday's storage building fire in Houston that prompted a voluntary evacuation is suspected to be accidental. http://www.wtva.com/story/35373607/fire-official-says-houston-fire-suspected-to-be-accidental Federal officials examine damage after tornadoes AP PEARL, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi officials so far have counted 76 buildings destroyed and another 184 that suffered major damage in the tornado outbreak of April 30. http://www.wtva.com/story/35373299/federal-officials-examine-damage-after-tornadoes Sunny Hill, Fernwood water groups to merge Enterprise-Journal Sunny Hill Water Association and Fernwood Water and Sewer Association plan to merge, a move that should not cause any rate changes, according to a joint news release from Sunny Hill president Robert Hensarling and Fernwood association president Jimmy McDaniel. http://www.enterprise-journal.com/news/article_2c7b79ba-3407-11e7-ba5f-4fa4dfff6876.html REGISTRATION OPEN FOR MARINE SUMMER CAMPS WXXV School’s almost out and registration for marine summer camp is just getting started. The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory is hosting three adventurous, educational camps for kids filled with outdoor and hands on activities. http://wxxv25.com/2017/05/08/registration-open-marine-summer-camps/ Customers: Bad fuel from Hattiesburg gas station causing car problems WDAM HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) -Several customers said they have costly car repair bills after filling up their tanks with bad fuel from a Hattiesburg gas station. http://www.wdam.com/story/35375468/customers-bad-fuel-from-hattiesburg-gas-station-causing-car-problems Annual flooding of Mississippi River begins and waters continue to rise WLBT WARREN COUNTY, MS (Mississippi News Now) -Flooding along the Mississippi River has left some residents' homes accessible only by boat, but it's a hassle that many have grown accustomed to and that others enjoy. http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/35376498/annual-flooding-of-mississippi-river-begins-and-waters-continue-to-rise Terracon welcomes Wilson MBJ Erica Wilson has joined Terracon Consultants, Inc., as a project industrial hygienist. Based in the Ridgeland office, Wilson will serve clients in the private and public sectors in Mississippi. http://msbusiness.com/2017/05/terracon-welcomes-wilson/ Oil Spill Manatee Co. to receive $6.3M in BP oil spill funds WFTS Manatee County is spending grant money it's receiving from the deep water horizon oil spill disaster. County leaders laid out a proposed plan on how they intend to spend 6.3-million in federal dollars. http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-sarasota-manatee/bradenton/manatee-co-to-receive-63m-in-bp-oil-spill-funds National Latest changes at EPA have scientists on alert LA Times Scientists are on high alert this week after the Environmental Protection Agency failed to renew the appointments of at least six independent researchers who served on an EPA advisory board. http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-epa-changes-20170509-story.html Interior Dept. freezes work of science advisory boards amid EPA scientist dismissals CNN The Interior Department froze the work of more than 200 science advisory boards, committees and subcommittees last week, according to a department memo obtained by CNN. http://www.fox10tv.com/story/35373572/interior-dept-freezes-work-of-science-advisory-boards-amid-epa-scientist-dismissals Outdoor companies challenge Trump The Hill The outdoor recreation industry is getting bold in fighting President Trump’s environmental agenda. http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/332439-outdoor-companies-challenge-trump Trump to nominate two energy regulators The Hill President Trump said Monday that he’s nominating two Republicans to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/332468-trump-to-nominate-two-energy-regulators Ohio fines pipeline builder over water, air violations AP COLUMBUS, OHIO  Ohio's environmental regulators have issued a $430,000 fine against a company building a natural gas pipeline from West Virginia to Michigan. http://www.sunherald.com/news/business/article149432569.html Connect with us

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