Fire risk still high as fall arrives

Meridian Star

Fire risk still high as fall arrives

By Thomas Howard

Cooler temperatures are on the way as fall makes it way to the Magnolia State, but a scorching summer and little rain means residents should heed caution before starting any fires.

The National Weather Service in Jackson is...

Jimmy Buffet Has Been Honored In The Senate

Forbes

Jimmy Buffet Has Been Honored In The Senate

By Hugh McIntyre, Contributor

A little more than a month since his passing and the tributes to Jimmy Buffett are still pouring in. Now, he’s been honored by the U.S. Senate for his contributions to music and pop culture in general.

On Wednesday...

Bipartisan bill introduced in Senate would create CDFI tax credit

Financial Regulation News

Bipartisan bill introduced in Senate would create CDFI tax credit

By Dave Kovaleski

A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation to create a Community Development Investment tax credit to help unlock more equity and long-term financial capital for community...

Mississippi receives $207,000 for CWD surveillance

WJTV-TV Jackson

Mississippi receives $207,000 for CWD surveillance

By Sethanie Smith

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding has been approved for chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance in Mississippi.

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced the state...