SUMMARY: Residents of Jackson County are dealing with thousands of dead mullet fish floating in local bayous after a historic winter storm. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR) attributes the deaths to the Arctic blast, which killed millions of mullet, a species unable to tolerate extreme cold. The decomposing fish create a strong stench in areas like Davis Bayou near the Gulf Islands National Seashore. While DMR officials say the immediate impact seems limited to mullet, they warn of potential secondary fish kills due to low oxygen levels in the water. The DMR is actively monitoring the situation.

Residents in Jackson County are dealing with thousands of dead fish floating in area bayous.

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SUMMARY: Since 2020, Mississippi has returned $125 million in unclaimed funds to taxpayers, with over $40 million returned in 2024 alone. State Treasurer David McCrae emphasizes that every day can be a chance to reclaim this money. The process has been streamlined, allowing claims without notarization and enabling expedited checks through a new data match system. Unclaimed funds can include utility deposits, insurance policies, and forgotten bank accounts. McCrae encourages residents to search for their unclaimed money online at treasury.ms.gov and reassures them that claims will typically be processed within 14 to 20 business days.

More than $40 million of unclaimed money is being returned to Mississippi taxpayers.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi is grappling with a severe teacher shortage, particularly affecting rural areas like Green County. School leaders are struggling to recruit and retain qualified educators, with over 5,100 vacancies reported for the 2024-2025 school year. The average teacher salary in Mississippi is about $53,000, among the lowest nationally, contributing to high turnover rates, especially in high-poverty areas. Efforts to address the crisis include the Mississippi Department of Education’s new educator talent portal and initiatives like William KY University’s Grow Your Own program, which helps train future teachers. Advocates stress that systemic changes, including increased funding, are essential for solutions.

Mississippi’s education system faces a critical teacher shortage, particularly in rural areas like Greene County.

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