State
Pinebelt Blueway on Leaf River: New route for water lovers
Hattiesburg American
Outdoor enthusiasts who love the water have a new recreational opportunity with Monday's opening of the Pinebelt Blueway — a 10.8 mile route on the Leaf River.
Regional
Michael forecast to hit Florida as Category 3 hurricane; evacuations ordered
WLOX
As residents of coastal Florida evacuate, Hurricane Michael is expected to intensify before hitting the area as a major hurricane.
Hurricane Michael's path: Track the storm here
Fox News
‘Explosively breeding’ frogs are literally dropping from above in NC, experts say
Charlotte Observer
A population explosion of tens of thousands of frogs and toads has emerged on North Carolina’s coastal plain, leading to social media reports of frogs found hopping on kitchen counters, crawling in beds and even falling on people as they step outside.
National
Trump Moves to Allow More Ethanol in Gasoline
WSJ
WASHINGTON—President Trump is moving to allow year-round sale of gasoline containing a higher percentage of ethanol, satisfying campaign promises he made to the Farm Belt, while likely provoking a battle with the oil industry.
Lake Michigan kayaker finds alligator off Waukegan Harbor
Chicago Tribune
A kayaker fishing for salmon off Waukegan Harbor on Monday morning found an unexpected animal in the water — a 4-foot-long American alligator.
Press Releases
Heritage Area to recognize Gulf Coast Outpost businesses
in events across the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area will hold a series of events to recognize the first group of nature-based tourism businesses who have qualified for the Gulf Coast Outpost program.
