$5.9M headed to Vicksburg National Military Park
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$5.9M headed to Vicksburg National Military Park
By Alex Paton
The National Park Service will now direct more than $5.9 million to address deferred maintenance needs at the Vicksburg National Military Park.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate...
EPA administrator gives $2M to improve Mississippi water quality
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EPA administrator gives $2M to improve Mississippi water quality
By Alex Paton
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt joined over 50 farmers and landowners to announce two Gulf of Mexico Program grants totaling $2 million. During his time in the...
Raytheon makes $100 million Mississippi investment
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Raytheon makes $100 million Mississippi investment
By Steven Gagliano
A $100 million investment is coming to Mississippi after an announcement from Raytheon.
Raytheon, an industry-leading defense contractor, is expanding its radar manufacturing capabilities in Forest. The...
Senators Challenge FCC Rural Broadband Map
Broadcasting & Cable
Senators Challenge FCC Rural Broadband Map
By John Eggerton
Senators from both sides of the aisle are expressing concerns about the coverage map the FCC is planning to use to decide where to put more than $4.5 billion in rural broadband subsidies, and they want more time to...
Delta Council Day: Catfish on the plate and on the minds of farmers
Clarion-Ledger, Jackson
Delta Council Day: Catfish on the plate and on the minds of farmers
By Mac Gordon, Guest Columnist
Delta folk are known in some circles for walking with more of a swagger than the average Mississippian, but Delta Council Day is when they really strut their stuff.
Once a...