Servpro Coaches Show – October 6, 2022

One of the largest operators in Mississippi’s fledgling medical marijuana industry did not follow state regulations, according to Department of Health documents obtained by Mississippi Today.But the department’s response so far — to write Mockingbird Cannabis LLC a letter listing “corrective actions” — has competitors crying foul. They say Mockingbird was allowed to grow and harvest a crop improperly and on the cheap in plastic- and cloth-covered greenhouses

Mississippi day care employees fired over viral videos  Lufkin Daily News

2:06 am – Officials responded to a one car MVA on Highway 14 West. Vehicle had been flipped and the subject was thrown from the vehicle. 1:16 pm – Officers received a call about a two car MVA on Highway 12 West. No injuries were […]
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FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE:   Low humidity and occasionally gusty winds will result in wildfire danger again this afternoon. The highest threat area will again be in the northwest where an elevated risk will continue. Elsewhere, a limited threat for fire weather conditions is […]
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Six years ago this week, House Speaker Philip Gunn and then-Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves held a surprise news conference to announce their intention to scrap the Mississippi Adequate Education Program formula that determines the amount of state funds each local school district should receive.Then-Gov. Phil Bryant quickly jumped on board.Seldom, if ever, has an initiative supported so publicly by what was then the three most powerful people in state government failed so spectacularly.The legislative lea

While former Gov. Phil Bryant fights a subpoena within Mississippi’s civil suit over welfare misspending, another defense attorney is now requesting he turn over even more records related to NFL hall of famer Brett Favre’s concussion drug company and other welfare projects.The new subpoena, filed Friday, seeks communication between Bryant and Favre related to the pharmaceutical startup companies Prevacus and PreSolMD — including correspondence Mississippi Today first uncovered

Mississippi State vs Arkansas: Date, Time, and TV Channel in the US to watch the 2022 NCAA College Football…  bolavip.com

Nitrate pours into Mississippi River and other U.S. waterways, report says  Channel3000.com – WISC-TV3

A number of challenges continue to burden the mothers and children of Mississippi, especially after the landmark decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and allowed Mississippi’s abortion trigger law to go into effect, banning abortion in nearly all cases.In the wake of Roe’s overturning, advocates and activists have put even more pressure on state leaders to help rectify problems such as postpartum Medicaid expansion, overall access to health care, infant mortality and more.On Sept. 2

The Kosciusko Whippets traveled to Collinsville and played the Knights of West Lauderdale under the Friday Night Lights.  They just couldn’t get any traction against the Knights and came up short with a final score of 27-0. Eli Kemp was named the Autumn Ridge Player […]
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The Jackson City Council has agreed to pay Richard’s Disposal a day after the company said it would halt garbage collection, both WLBT and WAPT reported Friday.The TV stations reported that the news of this settlement, which pays the company $4.8 million for work it’s done since April, temporarily prolongs the city’s trash collection. This comes after Richard’s Disposal sued the city over unpaid services.
On Thursday, the company said it would stop picking up Jackson&rsq

After years of administrative and structural issues, the Jackson water system suffered a failure exacerbated by the flooding of the Pearl River and leaving thousands of citizens with little to no clean water for a week. Amidst that, the city was already under a boil water notice that is no longer in effect.
Alex Rozier, Mississippi Today’s data and environment reporter, answered questions on Reddit about long-term plans to address the city’s water issues, the One Lake project and mo

The City of Jackson has agreed to federal oversight of its roadblock policy in a settlement announced this week. The lawsuit over the roadblock policy was filed in February by the Mississippi Center for Justice (MCJ) and the MacArthur Justice Center, and has been in settlement negotiations since early March. The Jackson Police Department calls the roadblock policy “Ticket Arrest Tow.” It is used around the city to check if drivers have valid licenses, insurance and registr

A grass fire that threatened some buildings northwest of Kosciusko Thursday is the kind of thing that could be happening a lot this weekend if people aren’t careful.  Most of Attala County is now under a Level 1 “limited” threat of wildfires through Sunday.  The […]
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Gas prices across Mississippi have jumped an average of 15 cents since Monday.   Last week there were 13 counties with an average price of less than $3.00.  Now there are none.  AAA said the statewide average Friday morning was about $3.20.  Locally, the auto club […]
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Faculty and staff have a simple request for members of the Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees leading the search for a new president at University of Southern Mississippi – pick a leader who knows how to listen.“My hope is that the next president would value my voice as it has felt valued these last seven years,” said Anna Jo Berry-Barrett, a dean’s assistant in the College of Arts and Sciences, at the listening session held by the IHL on campus Monday.&nb

Faculty and staff have a simple request for members of the Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees leading the search for a new president at University of Southern Mississippi – pick a leader who knows how to listen.“My hope is that the next president would value my voice as it has felt valued these last seven years,” said Anna Jo Berry-Barrett, a dean’s assistant in the College of Arts and Sciences, at the listening session held by the IHL on campus Monday.&nb

The Holmes Bulldogs, 3-2 on the season, traveled to Fulton and played the Itawamba Indians in Thursday night’s juco football action.  The Bulldogs scored a field goal in the first quarter, and a touchdown in the second.  The Indians then came back scoring and finished […]
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On Thursday at 4:11pm, Central Fire and Carmack Fire were dispatched to Hwy 19 for a grass fire that was threatening structures and fuel tanks.  Forestry was notified.  Holmes SO was also notified.  The fire was declared contained at 5:04pm.  
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Mississippi River Drought Imperils Trade on Key US Waterway  BloombergLow Mississippi Water Levels a Growing Concern for U.S. Exports and Basis Levels at and After Harvest  Agweb Powered by Farm JournalBarges grounded by low water halt Mississippi River traffic  Idaho PressUS Harvest Hits Snag as Drought Grounds Mississippi Barges  BNN BloombergDrought-hit Mississippi River puts US farm trade flow at risk  American Journal of TransportationView F

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At 10am Thursday morning, a caller requested assistance from KPD, saying that they were pursuing a shoplifter on foot from Auto Zone, down Fairground Street, towards Jason Niles Park. At 12:32pm, an officer was requested to Sunflower for a report of a person harassing customers […]
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The City of Jackson on Thursday announced garbage collection will be halted city-wide, indefinitely because of a long-running dispute between Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and the city council.In a press release, Lumumba’s office said that “After six months under an emergency contract and without compensation, Richard’s Disposal will cease all city-wide garbage collection” after Saturday.New Orleans-based Richard’s Disposal has been collecting garbage in Jackson since

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The Delta Regional Authority announced a $8.6 million investment on Thursday to fund flood control and infrastructure improvements across the Mississippi Delta.
“Accessible roads, reliable water and sewer services, and secure flood protection are essential in order to maintain existing businesses, attract new industries, and keep a community healthy and thriving,” said Corey Wiggins, the federal co-chairman of the DRA.The DRA spends federal appropriations across eight states, includ

Mississippi Roadblocks Lawsuit | Us | lufkindailynews.com  Lufkin Daily News

Coffee with a Cop took place at McDonald’s Wednesday morning. Members of the community stopped in for a free cup of coffee and a chat with Carthage Police Officers. Mayor Mary Ann Vivians was also among those in attendance. Chief of Police, Billy McMillan even […]
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A recent filing by an attorney for Sheldon Timothy Herrington, Jr., claims a Lafayette County Grand Jury “failed to indict” the University of Mississippi graduate for the murder of Jimmie “Jay” Lee, but that’s not what happened. The case has not gone to the grand jury yet, the Lafayette County Courthouse confirmed to Mississippi Today. This is likely because evidence is still being processed, a common occurrence in Mississippi courts that is not, on its own, a

Sculptor unveils potential designs for Mississippi monument to U.S. Colored Troops – Magnolia State Live  Magnolia State Live

The National Weather Service has placed parts of Mississippi including northern Attala County under a limited threat of wildfires this weekend.   It says with continued dry weather and gusty winds especially on Saturday any fires that break out could easily spread.
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