Mississippi News
Hinds County wants to crack down on illegal dumping
SUMMARY: Illegal dumping is a growing problem in the Jackson metro area, leading the Hinds County Board of Supervisors to discuss the issue in a recent meeting. This activity lowers property values and can harm water quality, according to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Hinds County Supervisor David Archie believes the county needs to do more to combat this problem and proposed reinstating a county patrol to address illegal dumping more effectively. MDEQ states that anyone found guilty of illegal dumping could be fined up to $25,000. Currently, nearly 3,000 Durant customers are under a boil water notice.
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SUMMARY: A tragic collision occurred on January 29, 2025, when an American Airlines jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. At least 28 bodies were recovered from the Potomac River, prompting officials to transition from rescue to recovery operations. The incident is poised to be the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years. The flight, involved in a training flight with a military helicopter, experienced a loss of altitude before the collision. Investigations into the cause are underway as the search continues and the airport reopens the following day.
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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed7 days agoTrump’s new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed7 days agoThawing out from the deep freeze this weekend
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News from the South - Alabama News Feed3 days agoTrump’s federal funding freeze leads to confusion, concern among Alabama agencies, nonprofits • Alabama Reflector
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News from the South - Florida News Feed6 days agoDemocrats and voting groups say a bid to toss out North Carolina ballots is an attack on democracy
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed7 days agoCauseway reopens to drivers in Louisiana
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News from the South - North Carolina News Feed7 days agoTrump threatens to abolish FEMA in return to Helene-battered western North Carolina • Asheville Watchdog
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed4 days agoKentucky’s bourbon industry worries as potential 50% EU-imposed tariffs loom
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Local News6 days agoLast 4 escaped monkeys are captured in South Carolina after months on the loose