State
Update on Hurricane Zeta debris removal in Jackson County
WXXV
Jackson County’s debris removal contractor has 17 trucks currently working in neighborhoods throughout the County. They intend to add additional trucks after Thanksgiving to get the rest of the Hurricane Zeta debris picked up as soon as possible.
Mississippi counts nearly $90 million in Zeta damages. Here’s latest on FEMA funds.
Sun Herald
Mississippi has documented tens of millions of dollars in damage from Hurricane Zeta, state Emergency Management Agency Director Greg Michel said Tuesday at Gov. Tate Reeves’ press conference.
Lake at Wall Doxey State Park to be lowered this winter
WLBT
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. (WLBT) - A “winter drawdown” of Spring at Lake at Wall Doxey State Park will be conducted over the next three months, officials with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks announced Tuesday.
State Government
Dr. Dobbs answers Senate committee questions about coronavirus vaccine roll out
MPB
Healthcare workers and first responders are at the top of the list to receive the coronavirus vaccine when it's approved according to Mississippi’s health officer. The roll out will take months.
19 additional counties under mask mandate in Mississippi
WJTV
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves announced 19 additional counties that have qualified and met certain requirements to be placed under mask mandates with his “Safe Recovery” executive order that is in effect until December 11, 2020.
MISSISSIPPI RECEIVES HIGH MARKS FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING
Northside Sun
The state of Mississippi received a high score in a recent released report on financial reporting by the states.
Oil Spill
Infinity Science Center to temporarily close at year’s end; No reopening date set
WLOX
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - When workers at Infinity Science Center close the doors on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, they will do so not knowing when they’ll be able to reopen them again.
Regional
Proposed Darlington Dam needs more time, money to assess risk of catastrophic failure
NOLA.com
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to take 3½ additional years and spend an extra $6 million to study the proposed Darlington Dry Dam and better assess the risk of catastrophic failure and its impact on minority communities and archaeological sites.
Judge says dam can’t be removed if water level will fall
AP
A federal court says the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can't demolish a dam downriver from Augusta if it doesn't maintain the current water level.
More than 30 artificial reefs dropped into the Gulf of Mexico; local divers watch the show
PC News Herald
PANAMA CITY — A little more than 30 artificial reefs were deployed in the Gulf of Mexico early Monday to improve marine life and the local economy.
National
EPA sued over rule extending life of toxic coal ash ponds
The Hill
A coalition of nine environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a rule that extends the life of giant pits of toxic coal sludge, risking contamination of nearby water sources.
Watch how a dangerous air pollutant dropped during coronavirus pandemic in NASA video
Sun Herald
EPA finalizes water permit to help clean up the Great Bay
AP
Federal officials finalized a plan Tuesday to reduce pollution in one of the largest estuaries in the Northeast with an approach that gives surrounding communities greater flexibility to address the problem.
How can you cut back on food waste this Thanksgiving?
USA Today
INDIANAPOLIS – The billions of pounds in food waste Americans throw away each year amounts to almost 40% of the entire food supply, and emits millions of tons in greenhouse gases in landfills.
Press releases
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced additional counties that have qualified and met certain requirements to be placed under mask mandates with his “Safe Recovery” executive order that is in effect until December 11th.
EPA Seeking Comments on Updated Plant Biostimulants Guidance
11/24/2020
