Flash Flood Warning
Fri, May 16, 2008 - 8:05 am
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Jackson County, Mississippi until 10:30 a.m.
US Senate Renews Nat’l Flood Insurance Program
Wed, May 14, 2008 - 7:59 am
In a 92-6 vote, the US Senate passed a renewal of the National Flood Insurance Program until 2013. The Senate bill will also create a commission to study how available and affordable catastrophic insurance is in places prone to hurricanes and earthquakes.
Superintendents On The Hot Seat
Mon, May 12, 2008 - 6:06 pm
A new Mississippi law will give superintendents two years to improve students' academic achievement. Superintendents who lose their jobs will not be able to run for the office again.
Former MS Governor Receives Profile In Courage
Mon, May 12, 2008 - 3:58 pm
Former Mississippi Governor William Winter received a prestigious Profile in Courage award for promoting racial equality and educational opportunity.
Urgent Need For Accurate Hurricane Forecasts
Mon, May 12, 2008 - 3:38 pm
The director of the National Hurricane Center says the rapid pace of development along hurricane-prone coasts is adding a new level of urgency for forecasters.
Jimmy Carter’s Gulf Coast Tour
Mon, May 12, 2008 - 1:23 pm
The former President is in Pascagoula today building homes for hurricane victims with Habitat for Humanity. Carter will be in Mobile tomorrow.
Mississippi Toyota Plant Delay
Mon, May 12, 2008 - 7:17 am
Toyota Official says plans for a new auto assembly plant in Mississippi are being delayed by worries about
slumping economy.
AL Needs More Aid For Katrina Recovery
Sat, May 10, 2008 - 2:42 pm
Alabama officials estimate the state needs around $100 million - double its allocated federal aid - to address housing needs leftover from Hurricane Katrina.
‘Young Forrest Gump’ Leaving The Army
Sat, May 10, 2008 - 1:41 am
Mississippi native Michael Conner Humphreys, who played the "Young Forrest Gump," joined the army like the adult version of his character. His enlistment ends June 4 and Hollywood is already calling.
Whale Washes Ashore
Fri, May 09, 2008 - 11:23 am
Marine researchers to use carcass of the pygmy killer whale for study