State
Mississippi House OKs resolution to pressure EPA to build pumps
WAPT
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi lawmakers are hoping to build pressure on the federal government to install pumps in flood-prone areas.
135 sewer lines collapsed across Jackson, public works director says
WAPT
JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson’s public works director said 135 sewer lines have collapsed across the city, which led the City Council to approve contracts Tuesday for emergency sewer repairs.
Warner tapped as new Oktibbeha fire coordinator
Commercial Dispatch
Road project discussion turns into lake debate
The county might can receive federal funds to turn Hail State Boulevard and Poor House Road into four-lane roads, Trainer told the board. The Memphis-based Pickering engineering firm asked for almost $100,000 from the county to cover the preliminary stages of the project, and Miller suggested board approval.
Mississippi mayor pitches partnership to form river district
AP
The mayor of a Mississippi city has proposed forming a partnership with a county and a neighboring city to create a river district.
State Government
State Auditor reveals results of MDOT efficiency study
NewsMS
State Auditor Shad White’s office recently completed an efficiency study of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, and his report outlines where MDOT is performing well along with suggestions for cost-saving measures.
ON THE HORIZON FOR THE PORT OF GULFPORT
WXXV
This morning at the Gulfport Connections Breakfast put on by the chamber, Jonathan Daniels, director of the Port of Gulfport, gave an update on the port and what he sees on the horizon for 2020.
Regional
A conundrum: Who owns Louisiana land after it washes away?
NOLA.com
Louisiana's continual land loss has created a monumental legal headache: When privately owned land vanishes under the water, who does it belong to?
VERIFY: Is pollution from a leaf blower equal to a cross country drive?
11 Alive
ATLANTA — Gas-powered leaf blowers may be helpful for cleaning yards, but they are often a target of criticism, even facing bans in some cities due to environmental concerns.
New initiative to determine lead levels in drinking water at childcare, Pre-K facilities in Alabama
Fox 10
In an effort to promote public confidence and to help child care and pre-K facilities minimize child exposure to lead in drinking water, the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE), and Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) will assist child care facilities, Alabama First Class Pre-K, and Head Start programs with voluntary testing for lead in drinking water in 2020.
Summerville, Georgia, issues health advisory for water
Chattanooga Times Free Press
Residents of the city of Summerville, Georgia, have been told to fill up containers of fresh water at City Hall after the federal government issued a health advisory warning for the city's water quality.
Early morning earthquake is latest to rattle Tennessee in a month, geologists say
News & Observer
A 2.7-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday morning was the latest to rattle part of Tennessee, geologists say.
National
The Philadelphia Suburbs Where Many Don’t Drink the Water
WSJ
WARRINGTON, Pa.—Jessica Watson has cooked with bottled water in her spacious kitchen, with its granite countertops, ever since she became afraid to drink her tap water four years ago.
California’s Attorney General Joins 18 States Urging EPA for Protection from “Forever Chemicals”
KMJ
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – California’s Attorney General is part of a multi state coalition – urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to protect communities from what they say are dangerous chemicals.
Wind Turbine Blades Can’t Be Recycled, So They’re Piling Up in Landfills
Bloomberg
A wind turbine’s blades can be longer than a Boeing 747 wing, so at the end of their lifespan they can’t just be hauled away. First, you need to saw through the lissome fiberglass using a diamond-encrusted industrial saw to create three pieces small enough to be strapped to a tractor-trailer.
Press Releases
MSU partners to establish network to help coastal birds
MSU
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State researcher is co-leading a new network of more than 100 wildlife scientists and land managers from across the U.S. to monitor and aid birds along the Gulf of Mexico.
Grants available through Gulf Coast National Heritage Area
MDMR
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area (MGCNHA) is seeking applicants for its 2020 Heritage Community Grants program to promote understanding and enhancement of the heritage areas in the lower six South Mississippi counties.
