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Published on May 5, 2025

Coast Guard secures leaking well near Mississippi Delta after week-long spill. Cleanup underway

According to the Coast Guard, while the wellhead is now secure, it is not shut in. PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La. — Response crews have contained the source of oil and natural gas spilling from an unused well near the mouth of the Mississippi River. "We were …

Source: WWL - Louisiana - Pending
Published on May 5, 2025

William Dwight Tuggle, 71 of Magee, Mississippi

William Dwight Tuggle (1/29/1954 – 5/4/2025) William Dwight Tuggle, 71 of Magee, MS passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at his residence in Magee, MS. He was born Friday, January 29, 1954 in Magee, MS. He was preceded in death by his son, …

Source: Magee News - Mississippi - Pending
Published on May 5, 2025

Mississippi woman killed, son arrested, after her body found beaten and stuffed in trash can

Source: WLBT - Mississippi - Pending
Published on May 5, 2025

"Farming Freedom" director Kayla Thomas discusses her documentary about Mississippi’s African American farmers

Source: WLBT - Mississippi - Pending
Published on May 5, 2025

Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- May 5th marks the second day of Hurricane Preparedness Week in the Magnolia State. Day two focuses on preparations ahead of hurricane season. The state’s emergency management agency says everyone needs to develop an evacuation plan. …

Source: WXXV 25 - Mississippi - Right-wing
Published on May 5, 2025

Fishermen sue Mississippi over plan to lease oyster reefs

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A group of more than 20 fishermen, led by Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United Inc., a nonprofit trade organization, are suing the state over its attempts to lease historically public oyster reefs in the Mississippi Sound. In a …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

Fishermen sue Mississippi over plan to lease oyster reefs

Source: WNYT - New York - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

Trump appoints Maxwell, McDonald to Mississippi USDA posts

President Donald Trump has appointed former Southern District Public Service Commissioner Dane Maxwell as Mississippi director of rural development for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He also appointed Chris McDonald, currently director of federal and …

Source: Mississippi Today - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

Vote for Mississippi girls high school athlete of the week April 28-May 3

There were several top performers across the state in girls high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for April 28-May 3. Fans may vote in the poll BELOW one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Friday. To nominate a …

Source: Hattiesburg American - Mississippi - Pending
Published on May 5, 2025

Vote for Mississippi boys high school athlete of the week April 28-May 3

There were several top performers across the state in boys high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for April 28-May 3. Fans may vote in the poll BELOW one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Friday. To nominate a …

Source: Hattiesburg American - Mississippi - Pending