Mississippi News
Threatened fish species receives over 500 river miles of protection in Mississippi
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designated 524 river miles of critical habitat in Mississippi for the threatened Pearl darter.
The Pearl darter is a small, snub-nosed fish with a black spot at the base of its tail fin. Darters live on river bottoms and use the spaces between rocks for hiding and breeding.
Due to oil and gas development, dams, mining, urbanization, and agriculture, the species has been wiped out in their namesake river and have lost 64 percent of their historic range in Mississippi and Louisiana. The Southeastern Fishes Council recently named the Pearl darter as…
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By: Caleb Salers
Title: Threatened fish species receives over 500 river miles of protection in Mississippi
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/threatened-fish-species-receives-over-500-river-miles-of-protection-in-mississippi/
Published Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 23:00:28 +0000
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Monroe County leaders take to streets for good cause
SUMMARY: Members of Monroe County's law enforcement and Aberdeen city leaders participated in the Special Olympics Mississippi Torch Run, a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. Officers from the Aberdeen Police Department and Monroe County Sheriff's Office, along with the new Mayor of Aberdeen and Police Chief, escorted the torch through town. The torch will be escorted by law enforcement agencies across the state until it reaches Biloxi for the Special Olympics Summer Games. This event is a grassroots effort to support the Special Olympics and promote awareness for the cause. Follow for more updates on Facebook.
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Jackson couple claims they’ve been harassed by motorcycle group
SUMMARY: A Jackson couple has been enduring harassment and noise from a motorcycle club for the past year, with the club's loud activities causing distress for the couple. The club, Outcast Motorcycle Club, has defended their actions, stating that they can't help the noise from their motorcycles. The couple, particularly concerned about the health of the wife, has contacted the police multiple times for assistance. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade has stated that if the club is found to be a nuisance, they may take action to shut it down. The club, with a permit to operate at the location, may have to consider relocating if the situation worsens.
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PERS bill awaits Mississippi governor’s signature
SUMMARY: Mississippi towns and cities are relieved after lawmakers reached a deal in the final days of the Legislative Session to address the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The bill, awaiting Governor Tate Reeves' signature, removes power from the PERS Board and requires any employer contribution increase to be recommended to the Legislature. The bill also stops an immediate 5% employer contribution increase, instead implementing a gradual half a percentage point increase over five years. Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker, president of the Mississippi Municipal League, sees this as the first step in an ongoing issue, with $110 million allocated to PERS by the Legislature.
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