SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will reopen applications for the 2019 Bonnet Carré Spillway Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program on October 28 at 8 a.m. This financial assistance is available solely for new applicants, excluding those who previously received funds. Eligible participants must be Mississippi residents, hold valid commercial fishing or dealer licenses from 2019, and have documented landings in the five years prior (2014-2018). Applications close on November 26 at 11:59 p.m. Necessary information includes contact details, license numbers, and a W-9 form. The spillway’s openings in 2019 significantly harmed marine life, prompting this aid.

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SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves and AccelerateMS have launched two initiatives in Mississippi: the Mississippi Apprenticeship Accelerator (MAA) and Mississippi Reconnect. MAA, backed by a $2 million investment, aims to create 600 new registered apprenticeships in high-demand sectors like healthcare and advanced manufacturing. It will offer tailored training to businesses to meet workforce needs. Meanwhile, the Mississippi Reconnect program is designed to train unemployed residents for priority jobs through short-term programs. The Central Mississippi Planning and Development District received $4.4 million to train over 900 individuals, enhancing skills and driving economic growth across Mississippi.

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SUMMARY: A Madison County school bus carrying over 20 students from Germantown Middle School was involved in a three-vehicle crash in Gluckstadt, but no injuries were reported. The incident occurred on Yandell Road at around 8 a.m. when traffic suddenly halted, leading the bus to collide with a truck that subsequently hit another vehicle. All vehicles were towed, and the scene was cleared before 9 a.m. The bus driver is not expected to face charges. Parents were notified, and another bus was arranged to transport the students to school safely.

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