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Boil-Water Notice Lifted in Jackson, Mississippi But Concerns Remain Over Lead

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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and of the 's capital, , lifted boil- orders on Thursday, September 16 after a water crisis that lasted nearly 7 weeks. And it's not over. There are still concerns over and copper in the water, and are urged to not use the water if they are mixing baby formula.

Along with concerns over still-contaminated water after the boil-water notice was lifted, emergency repairs are still ongoing at the source of the problem, a faulty water treatment plant. In August, heavy rains in central Mississippi changed the quality of water entering water treatment plans, NPR reported.

Water treatment plants took longer to treat the water coming in, water levels in the treatment facilities decreased, and the pressure tanked, which may cause untreated groundwater to into broken pipes. A boil-water notice was issued even before this happened, after Jackson officials found cloudy water, and continued with the risk of the untreated water coming through cracked pipes. There were also concerns about the facilities, which had failing water pumps. The notice lasted…

By: Paige Bennett
Title: Boil-Water Notice Lifted in Jackson, Mississippi But Concerns Remain Over Lead
Sourced From: www.ecowatch.com/drinking-water-jackson-mississippi.html
Published Date: 44820

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What stores, restaurants in Mississippi are open for Easter 2024?

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www.wjtv.com – Addy Bink – 2024-03-29 08:57:36

SUMMARY: Easter is approaching, and families will be gathering for egg hunts and meals. Stores like Big Lots, CVS, Dollar General, and Kroger will be open for regular hours, while restaurants like Denny's, Dunkin', and Olive Garden will also be open. However, hours may vary depending on location. Some places like Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, and In-N-Out will be closed on Easter. It's recommended to check online or over the phone before out to any stores or restaurants to confirm hours and staffing.

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Enjoyable Friday and Easter weekend – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – Belle Oliver – 2024-03-29 07:45:56

SUMMARY: Enjoy plenty of sunshine this in Columbus, Mississippi, with warm temperatures in the mid-70s during the day and cooler overnight lows in the upper 40s. The Easter weekend looks bright with some clouds but still plenty of sunshine for activities. Highs will be in the upper 70s and 80s, cooling down to the upper 50s and low 60s at night. Next brings a of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday ahead of a cold front, so stay tuned for updates on any severe weather risks. Overall, a pleasant weekend is ahead before the possibility of rain next week.

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Nettleton hires Houston DC Kyle Bond as next head football coach

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www.wcbi.com – Jon Sokoloff – 2024-03-28 20:51:30

SUMMARY: Nettleton High School has hired Kyle Bond as its new head football coach. With over a decade of coaching experience, Bond started at Kossuth High School in 2012 and has since worked at and Booneville, where he led the team to an undefeated regular season and division championship in 2018. Bond spent the last four seasons as the defensive coordinator at Houston. He takes over from John Ketih, who left to become an assistant principal at New Albany Middle School. Bond's coaching experience and at Houston make him a promising addition to the Nettleton football program.

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