State
Lauderdale County seeks solutions to dumping problems, property theft
Meridian Star
Employees at some of Lauderdale County's designated dumping sites are at their "wits' end" dealing with a variety of problems, the county's road manager said Thursday.
Wildlife Extravaganza faces uphill battle as bigger event planned for fairgrounds in 2020
Clarion Ledger
In the wake of controversy that crippled the once popular Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza, a new and larger wildlife and agriculture exposition is scheduled to take place in 2020 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. The event will focus on conservation, agriculture, hunting, fishing and youth involvement in the outdoors.
Callon Petroleum to close Natchez office mid-2020
Natchez Democrat
NATCHEZ — Nearly 70 years after Callon Petroleum was founded in Natchez, company officials announced the Natchez office would be closing next year.
Coast casinos thrive despite difficult summer tourism season
WLOX
GULF COAST, Miss. (WLOX) - The summer season is now in the review mirror, and it was a challenging season for the Coast tourism industry. But those challenges, created by the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway, didn’t necessarily translate into problems for the casino business.
$1.5 million will open this Pascagoula waterfront for fun and food
Sun Herald
Drivers can see River Park, the docks and waterfront, from U.S. 90 as they cross the Pascagoula bridge, but just try getting to it with a boat or a picnic.
State Government
RELIEF FOR I-55N TRAFFIC CONGESTION COMING SOON
Northside Sun
Relief is in the near FUTURE for the traffic congestion that occurs on Interstate 55 in Madison County at peak drive times, particularly after 5 p.m.
Glenn Boyce to be named Ole Miss chancellor, sources confirm
Clarion Ledger
Multiple sources with direct knowledge of the search process have confirmed to the Clarion Ledger that Glenn Boyce will be named the next chancellor at the University of Mississippi.
The official announcement is expected to be made at noon Friday on the Ole Miss campus.
Oil Spill
BP chief to retire having steered oil giant through gulf-spill fallout
Fox Business
National
Unhealthy air quality days in New England decline in 2019
AP
New Englanders breathed easier in 2019.
Press Releases
EPA Announces Partnership to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposure at Schools and Childcare Facilities
10/03/2019
WASHINGTON (October 3, 2019) – Today, in recognition of Children’s Health Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further support efforts that reduce lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities. The commitments made in this MOU will provide safer and healthier environments for children across the country.
