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Wood pellets boomed in the US South. Climate activists want Biden to stop boosting industry growth
GLOSTER, Miss. (AP) — This southern Mississippi town’s expansive wood pellet plant was so close to Shelia Mae Dobbins’ home that she sometimes heard company loudspeakers. She says industrial residues coated her truck and she no longer enjoys spending time in the air outdoors. Dobbins feels her...
Dana Road Elementary named one of 6 Emerging Science of Reading Schools by the Mississippi Department of Education
Dana Road Elementary is one of six state schools designated as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools (SOR) by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) for the 2024-25 school year. The Emerging SOR designation is for schools that have trained teachers in the science of reading, exemplified a change of instructional practices and embodied a school […]
PSC warns about employee scam
JACKSON - The Mississippi Public Service Commission has been made aware of a scam targeting utility customers in the state. A caller is impersonating a MPSC employee, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit overcharges from their utility company into the consumer's account. On Thursday, the Commission received a...
3 face murder charges in Mississippi for Southern student who disappeared before custody hearing
WOODVILLE, Miss. — A trio—including an ex-girlfriend—who allegedly plotted to kill a former Southern University sophomore found shot dead, now face murder charges in western Mississippi, the Wilkinson County Sheriff said Friday. Derek Terrell Hollins Jr., 21, Calajia Jack, 20, and Allyah Martin, 21, each face first-degree...
Mississippi Outdoor Expo kicks off with new attractions
JACKSON, Miss. — TheMississippi Outdoor Expo, the state's largest display for everything outdoors, is this weekend at the Mississippi Trade Mart. The expo, which runs Friday through Sunday, offers a wide range of outdoor equipment. Vendors offer everything for the outdoors from rods to reels, bows to tractors, farm equipment, power equipment and more.
BRIGHT FUTURE: NEC students earns prestigious Bounds scholarship
NATCHEZ — Joy Roland, a recent graduate of Natchez Early College Academy, was among 10 outstanding graduating seniors throughout the State of Mississippi to be honored with the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents Bounds scholarship. The Mississippi Association of School Superintendents and the Alliance of Educational Leaders of Mississippi is a nonprofit association whose membership […] The post BRIGHT FUTURE: NEC students earns prestigious Bounds scholarship appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 7/25/24: Rain chances this weekend before the heat returns
Good afternoon, everyone! Areas near Hattiesburg, MS, Mobile, AL, and Hammond, LA have been dealing with showers and thunderstorms that have produced minor flooding in some areas. Rain should continue to diminish overnight with only a few light showers possible. The forecast will be very similar over the next few days until the heat and sunshine return for most of the region beginning next week.
Catfish producers navigate economy’s murky waters
By Robert Gregory MSU Extension Service STARKVILLE — Lower feed prices are providing some relief to Mississippi’s catfish producers, but many are still facing more than their share of obstacles just to break even. Among these are middling demand, high operating costs and renovation. “Marketing challenges have delayed fish sales by small and medium-sized farms […] The post Catfish producers navigate economy’s murky waters appeared first on Daily Leader.
MDWFP to unveil new state park campground and cabin renovations. Here's where it is
Enjoy newly renovated cabins, campsites and more when this state park reopens next week. Percy Quin State Park has received many upgrades recently with more on the way and the Grand Reopening is scheduled for 8 a.m. Aug. 2. "It has 102 campsites there," said Brian Ferguson, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks...
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