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Mississippi Power honors 3 outstanding South Mississippi teachers

2013-04-20 23:49:23| Energy - Topix.net

The Mississippi Power Foundation honored three energetic teachers who demonstrated they have the "power" to motivate students and help them succeed.

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Mississippi Suing BP Over Gulf Oil Spill

2013-04-20 04:23:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Associated Press: Mississippi has become the third state to sue BP over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. State Attorney General Jim Hood said on Friday that the state had filed suits in federal and state court. Mr. Hood said he wanted to settle, but he said BP refused to negotiate. A spokeswoman for BP did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Louisiana and Alabama sued BP earlier and are participating in a federal trial in New Orleans to determine the liability of BP and its contractors. Mississippi...

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Around South Mississippi

2013-04-03 14:24:39| Waste Management - Topix.net

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has granted Jackson County $33,098 for its electronic waste collection and recycling program, as well as $88,000 to continue its waste tire collection program.

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U.S. Water Alliance Convenes Agriculture & Water Sector Leaders In Minneapolis To Discuss Nutrients In Mississippi River Watersheds

2013-04-01 07:28:12| econline Home Page

The U.S. Water Alliance convened a meeting of agriculture, water, and environmental sector leaders at The McKnight Foundation headquarters in Minneapolis on Thursday to increase collaboration to reduce excess nutrients in the Mississippi River.

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