US engineers plan millions in Mississippi water projects

The Associated Press
 
US engineers plan millions in Mississippi water projects
 
By Emily Wagster Pettus
 
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a work plan that includes nearly $56 million of water projects during this budget year in Mississippi, including some for flood...

Opinion | Why does Congress quit in August?

Memphis Commercial Appeal
 
Opinion | Why does Congress quit in August?
 
Cindy Hyde-Smith, Guest columnist
 
The congressional tradition of escaping the nation’s capital in August dates back to the time before air conditioning when Senators would race home before the summer heat reached its peak.
 
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$5.9M headed to Vicksburg National Military Park

News Mississippi
 
$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

News Mississippi
 
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...