Statewide News

MDEQ freezes D'Iberville's $3M grant

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has frozen a $3 million grant to see how D’Iberville is using the money.

MDEQ spokesman Robbie Wilbur said the order was issued Jan. 28. The grant was for work at the Ocean Expo Aquarium.

There may be concerns about a conflict of interest. […]

Business

Paper mill near Vicksburg fined $38k for air pollution

) International Paper Co. is paying a $38,250 civil fine for failing to label used oil tanks and exceeding air pollution limits from a lime kiln.

The company, based in Memphis, Tenn., agreed in September to pay the fine to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ).
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News

MDEQ staff receive excellence in government award

Special To The Mississippi Link JACKSON – Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Executive Director Trudy Fisher and Human Resources Director Terri Torrence received an Excellence in State Government Award from Mississippi’s governor Phil Bryant. […]

News

3 drown in Marion Co. swimming hold

News Briefs From Across The State By Monica Land Details about drownings being withheld Marion County officials are releasing few details about a weekend drowning incident that left two adults and a young child dead. […]