| News Tipoffs - Mississippi Editors Newsletter for Friday September 20, 2024 ( 5 items ) |
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Crack Down on Illegal Charter Operations to Keep Reef Fish Safe: More than $130,000 in Fines Assessed in Illegal Fishing Penalties
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
The 2024 Gulf of Mexico red snapper recreational federal for-hire season recently wrapped up after an 88-day open season. More than 3.3 million pounds of snapper were allocated for the charter sector, allowing many opportunities for the public to book a charter and bring home catch. Unfortunately, there remain some charter industry members who operated illegal charters, taking more of the reso
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Naval Research Laboratory's Innovative Thermal Spray Nonskid, Thermal Spray Robotic Vehicle Technology Enhances Navy Ship Readiness
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news release:
By Emily Winget, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) Center for Corrosion Science and Engineering engineers install an advanced Thermal Spray Nonskid (TSN) coating system on the USS Kearsarge, with the new Thermal Spray Robotic Vehicle (TSRV), to further support U.S. Navy mission readiness, safety, and a well-equipped Fleet.
"The successful a
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NTSB: Bulk Carrier Breaks Free From Dock During Loading in Strong Current
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024:
While loading a cargo of coal on March 27, 2023, the bulk carrier Sirocco broke free from its moorings at the Convent Marine Terminal dock in Convent, Louisiana, drifted a half mile down the Mississippi River and collided with a barge moored at the Mosaic Uncle Sam dock, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday.
An examination of the winch brake liners on
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Second Air Force Makes an Appearance at the Air & Space Force Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference
KEESLER AFB, Mississippi, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Keesler Air Force Base (81st Training Wing) issued the following news:
By Capt. Paige Skinner & Airman 1st Class Devyn Waits, 81st Training Wing Public Affairs
Second Air Force presented its commitment to the execution of training, developing, and inspiring warfighters at the annual Air and Space Force Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference held at the Gaylord National Resort in Maryland, Sept. 16 - 18.
The event provided first-cla
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Wis. A.G. Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Calling for Congress to Require Surgeon General Warning on Social Media Platforms
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 20 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release:
In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Josh Kaul and 41 other attorneys general called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health.
"Raising awareness about the harmful impact th
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