Mississippi News
Mississippi Stories: Austin Golding – Mississippi Today
Mississippi Stories: Austin Golding
In this episode of Mississippi Stories, Mississippi Editor-At-Large Marshall Ramsey sits down with Austin Golding, President & CEO of Golding Barge Line which is based in Vicksburg. Golding Barge Line specializes in movement of refined petroleum products, petrochemical-chemicals, and chemical products throughout the entries US inland waterway systems.
As Mississippi River levels drop to record low levels, Austin talks about the challenges faced by river barges and their crews and how that effects the US Economy. He also shares the history of his company and what life is like on the currently not-so Mighty Mississippi.
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
Mississippi News
Warm and breezy for the weekend – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: Temperatures will be above average in Columbus, Mississippi for late April, reaching the lower to middle 80s. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to return to the forecast on Monday. The weekend will be warm and breezy with highs in the low to mid 80s, although there might be occasional showers. Heading into next week, showers and storms are likely on Monday afternoon and evening, with a potential for locally heavy rain and a risk of severe weather. Scattered showers may continue through Tuesday and Wednesday as a slow-moving front approaches.
The post Warm and breezy for the weekend – Home – WCBI TV appeared first on www.wcbi.com
Mississippi News
House Speaker Mike Johnson appears at Mississippi event
SUMMARY: US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visited Mississippi and spoke at Jackson Preparatory School during an event hosted by NACLC. While reporters were unable to ask him questions, student Sophie Slade asked him about balancing foreign and domestic policy priorities. Johnson emphasized the importance of America first but not America only, and expressed concern about projecting weakness in foreign policy. He also discussed issues at the southern border and his recent speech at Columbia University about the protests following the war between Israel and Hamas. Additionally, officials announced that the US is expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine.
The post House Speaker Mike Johnson appears at Mississippi event appeared first on www.wjtv.com
Mississippi News
Community stands behind mother who lost her daughter tragically
SUMMARY: Sonya Baldwin, a longtime Hardee's employee in Columbus, Mississippi, recently lost her daughter Ashanti Jade Turner. Despite the tragedy, Baldwin has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from her community. Turner's granddaughter spoke about her close relationship with her aunt, emphasizing that her legacy will live on. Chick-fil-A in Columbus will be holding a candlelight vigil in Jade's memory. Baldwin expressed gratitude for the support during this difficult time and emphasized the importance of remembering her daughter. The community's response has been a source of comfort for the grieving family.
The post Community stands behind mother who lost her daughter tragically appeared first on www.wcbi.com
-
228Sports5 days ago
From Heartbreak to Hoop Dreams: Pascagoula Panthers Springboard from Semifinal Setback to College Courts
-
Mississippi News5 days ago
2 dead, 6 hurt in shooting at Memphis, Tennessee block party: police
-
Local News23 hours ago
Sister of Mississippi man who died after police pulled him from car rejects lawsuit settlement
-
Mississippi News5 days ago
Forest landowners can apply for federal emergency loans
-
Mississippi Today23 hours ago
At Lake High School in Scott County, the Un-Team will never be forgotten
-
Mississippi News7 days ago
Burnsville man arrested in Prentiss County on drug related charges
-
Mississippi News4 days ago
Cicadas expected to takeover north Mississippi counties soon
-
Mississippi News3 days ago
Viewers make allegations against Hatley teacher, school district releases statement – Home – WCBI TV