State
Byhalia Pipeline has 96 percent of Right of Way Needed in DeSoto County
DeSoto Times-Tribune
While plans for the controversial Byhalia Pipeline remain stalled in Memphis, officials say they have acquired 96 percent of the necessary right of way needed for construction in DeSoto County.
Ship Island reopens following Hurricane Zeta cleanup
WXXV
Gulf Islands National Seashore has completed storm damage assessments and all facilities (dock, pier, boardwalk, restrooms, pavilions, snack bar, and Fort Massachusetts) on Ship Island remain closed due to extensive damage.
Locals will have two chances to dispose of hazardous waste in March
Picayune Item
The month of March will offer two opportunities for locals to dispose of hazardous household waste.
Hazardous Waste Day to be held in Monticello March 20
Lawrence County Press
The Town of Monticello is planning its annual Hazardous Waste Disposal Day for late March.
Private group to lead Old Taylor Road beautification efforts
Oxford Eagle
A group of Lafayette County residents are coming together to help be the solution to what they view is a growing trash problem between Taylor and Oxford.
Walthall officials, residents tackling litter
Enterprise-Journal
TYLERTOWN — Discussions about litter are drawing public support to help combat the problem.
State Government
Mississippians could soon have a new coronavirus vaccine to choose from
MPB
Mississippians may soon have another option for a coronavirus vaccine that only requires one shot, and health officials are still urging residents to remain vigilant through wearing masks, social distancing and washing hands.
Regional
NOAA considering earlier official start date for hurricane season
WXXV
The official start of hurricane season could be earlier this year.
Proposed diversion could kill 34% of bottlenose dolphins in Barataria Bay, new report says
NOLA.com
Up to a third of the bottlenose dolphins in Barataria Bay could die because of dangerously low salinity levels when the proposed Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is operating at its maximum capacity, according to a new study by biologists with the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Press Releases
Interior Investing Over $260 Million to Help Create Jobs and Revitalize Land in Coal Communities
DOI
WASHINGTON – As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to helping stabilize communities hit hardest by the decrease in demand for coal energy, the Department of the Interior today announced the availability of more than $260 million for states and Tribes to support reclamation efforts in fiscal year 2021. Mississippi
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