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Biden administration approves Mississippi’s $1.2 billion internet access plan
Mississippi’s plan to spend $1.2 billion in federal money to expand broadband internet access statewide has received approval from the Biden administration. The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Thursday announced it has approved Mississippi and South Dakota’s initial proposals for the $42-billion federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment state grant program. BEAD is the cornerstone of the Biden administration’s “Internet for All” initiative. The state grant program is part of $62 billion included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for expanding internet access.
MDOT urges preparedness on 19th anniversary of Katrina
It’s been nearly 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, but the storm continues to shape life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. On the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) urges residents to have a preparedness plan in place, especially during peak hurricane season. “Like so many people who lived […] The post MDOT urges preparedness on 19th anniversary of Katrina appeared first on Daily Leader.
Hurricane Katrina made landfall 19 years ago today
It has been 19 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Aug. 29, 2005, causing extensive damage along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in New Orleans. According to WDSU Chief Meteorologist Emeritus Margaret Orr, the way the ingredients came together during the summer of...
Insurance Commissioner Chaney pushing for his job to be appointed, not elected
Long-time Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney confirmed Wednesday he has met with legislative leadership about making his position appointed instead of elected. The Republican Chaney, who was first elected to the statewide post in 2007, said he has come to the conclusion that a person who is appointed “can do a better job regulating the industry and protecting the consumers” than someone elected to the post.
West Virginia, Louisiana Among Top 10 “Most Obese” States in New Study
A recent study by fitness app Flex AI has revealed the most obese states in the U.S. West Virginia tops the list. The post West Virginia, Louisiana Among Top 10 “Most Obese” States in New Study appeared first on Black America Web.
Mississippi teacher earns 2021 Benz Scholarship
State’s 2016 adviser of the year oversees multiple media at Tupelo High School. Shari Chumley, the journalism adviser at Tupelo High School in Tupelo, Mississippi, and an admitted “professional development junkie,” has been named the recipient of the 2021 Lester G. Benz Memorial Scholarship. The Benz carries with it a $500 prize that will be applied to the cost of professional development in journalism.
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $582 million
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The jackpot for the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, August 27 is now at an estimated $582 million. No player matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the August 23 drawing, and Tuesday’s drawing will be the 24th drawing in the current jackpot. The jackpot was last hit for the […]
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