State
Miss. flood control plan stirs worry along lower Pearl River
Times-Picayune
A proposed flood control project on the Pearl River near Jackson, Miss., is creating big ripples near the mouth of the river in southeastern Louisiana.
Drought conditions raising concerns over wildfires
WLBT
Drought conditions are raising concerns over wildfires here in Mississippi, as the Mississippi Forestry Commission issues a warning.
GULF COAST SCENIC BYWAYS DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE PROJECT GRANT
WXXV
Today the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced they will be awarding a $25,000 grant to help fund the Gulf Coast Scenic Byways Directional Signage Project in Hancock County.
State Government
More Mississippi budget cuts proposed; leaders unapologetic
Clarion Ledger
Most state agencies would see cuts again for the coming fiscal year in the proposal adopted Monday by legislative leaders as lawmakers seek to deal with an anemic economy and tax cuts, sock away more reserves for emergencies and keep credit rating agencies happy.
Mississippi lawmakers seek higher reserves, less spending
AP
JACKSON, MISS.
Top Mississippi lawmakers on Monday proposed small cuts for most state agencies this coming year, seeking to put more money in reserve.
The Ultimate Mississippi Road Trip
You need to explore this southern gem that is the home to some of America's greatest literary minds and beloved musicians.
National Geographic
Celebrate legendary musicians, literary giants, and civil rights pioneers on a scenic capital-to-the-coast loop through Mississippi. The roughly 800-mile route begins and ends in Jackson, leads through rural areas and college towns, and includes stops on the Mississippi Blues Trail.
Oil Spill
Gulf Breeze wants $31 million in Triumph funds for new town center, tech park
PNJ
The city of Gulf Breeze has submitted two pre-applications to the Triumph Gulf Coast board for more $30 million for two redevelopment projects.
National
EPA takes repeal of clean power plan to coal country
Reuters
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hear testimony from coal miners, lobbyists, environmentalists and others on Tuesday at a public meeting in West Virginia on the EPA’s proposal to dismantle an Obama-era plan to slash carbon emissions from power plants.
EPA curb on nonstick chemical may have reduced number of babies with low birth weight
Washington Post
Efforts to phase out a chemical used in nonstick coatings have resulted in fewer U.S. babies being born underweight in recent years, according to findings published in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health.
Drivers May Bear the Brunt of U.S. Biofuel Quotas
Bloomberg
Senator Ted Cruz may want to spotlight a new victim in the King Corn versus Big Oil tussle: U.S. motorists.
The most expensive US hurricane season ever: By the numbers
Bloomberg
This year’s U.S. Atlantic hurricane season is officially the most expensive ever, racking up $202.6 billion in damages since the formal start on June 1.
Press releases
EPA’s $2.85 Million Grant will Support Efforts to Improve and Protect Water Quality in Mississippi
11/27/2017
ATLANTA (November 27, 2017) EPA has awarded the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality a $2.85 million grant to address nonpoint source pollution. EPA will support implementation of activities intended to eliminate or prevent Mississippi water quality problems due to the discharge of pollutants from nonpoint sources.
