State
Here's what to do if you find a dead or injured sea turtle. And why it matters.
Sun Herald
One by one, three dead Kemp's ridley sea turtles were found on beaches in Biloxi, Gulfport and Long Beach over the weekend.
Meeting set for trash, recycling companies to ask questions about city’s requestfor proposals
Natchez Democrat
NATCHEZ — All companies vying to become Natchez’s next waste and recycling hauler will convene Thursday for a public meeting to pose questions about the upcoming new contract.
City seeks loan for water improvements
Natchez Democrat
NATCHEZ — City leaders approved an application Tuesday night for a $1.9-million state loan to improve the city’s water system. pinion about the likelihood that this mechanism would come to fruition.
Hattiesburg Clinic to offer drop box for old medication
WDAM
Soon you'll be able to drop off old medications at Hattiesburg Clinic, which is teaming up with the Mississippi Medical Alliance to install a drop box.
Dozens of Jackson County residents share thoughts on outdoor improvements
WLOX
Dozens of Jackson County residents attended the first of two workshops Tuesday night to talk about outdoor spaces in their city. Leaders in Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Moss Point, and Gautier want citizens’ input on how they can improve outdoor walking, bicycling and paddling areas in their cities.
Dr. FJ Eicke Receives High Honor for Conservation Work
MBJ
The Mississippi Wildlife Federation recently recognized Dr. FJ Eicke of Ocean Springs as MWF’s 2017 Fisheries Conservationist of the Year for his commitment to the fisheries resources of Mississippi.
State Government
Budget work completed, session nearing end
Daily Journal
The Mississippi Legislature finished work Tuesday on its $6.1 billion budget when legislation passed both chambers to set parameters on the state’s Medicaid program.
Will Rep. Andy Gipson replace Cindy Hyde-Smith as the next agriculture commissioner?
Clarion Ledger
A spokesman for Gov. Phil Bryant on Tuesday night confirmed the governor will likely name someone next week to become interim state agriculture commissioner to replace Cindy Hyde-Smith, the governor's choice to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran.
Oil Spill
Why the Coast rejected a plan to get a large chunk of $700 million in BP money
Sun Herald
Yes, it was the third time the Mississippi Legislature failed to pass a bill thatwould determine how $700 million in BP funds would be spent, but Coast business leaders said a plan presented Monday, HB 1185, isn't good for South Mississippi.
Coast won't get BP money, at least for now
WLOX
ver the next several years, $750 million is coming to the state of Mississippi to pay for BP oil spill damages. But the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where the spill actually happened in the summer of 2010, won't be seeing any of that money anytime soon. That's because a bill that would have sent most of the money to the coast has died.
Regional
Georgia lawmakers want Tennessee to give up portion of southern border, Tennessee River
Fox 17
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A resolution working through the Georgia General Assembly seeks to reclaim Tennessee land Georgia lawmakers believe belongs to their state.
Volkswagen emissions settlement split begins in the mountains
WLOS
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The process of splitting North Carolina's share of the $3-billion Volkswagen emissions settlement began in the mountains Monday.
Emergency quarantine declared for pest that's decimating Louisiana wetlands
Times-Picayune
Arkansas aims to slow spread of beetle that kills ash trees
AP
Arkansas agriculture officials have approved a statewide quarantine in hopes of slowing the spread of an invasive beetle that destroys ash trees.
National
Michigan crowns winner in contest to prevent carp invasion
AP
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – The state of Michigan has declared a winner in its contest to find new ideas for preventing Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.
Dodger Stadium sewage leak cuts short final spring training game
USA Today
A sewage leak at Dodger Stadium led to a half-hour delay and forced the cancellation of the final innings of Tuesday night's exhibition game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Angels.
Press Releases
EPA Announces Nissan North America Automobile Assembly in Mississippi as 2017 ENERGY STAR® Certified Plant
03/27/2018
ATLANTA – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Canton-based Nissan North America, as one of 93 manufacturing plants that earned ENERGY STAR certification for their superior energy performance in 2017.
Early Earthquake Warning! New Study Examines Safety Potentials and Limits
USGS
In a newly published study, U.S. Geological Survey scientists and their partners calculate possible alert times that earthquake early warning systems can provide people at different levels of ground motion from light to very strong shaking.
