SENATOBIA, Mississippi, Aug. 9 -- Northwest Mississippi Community College issued the following news release: * * * Continued Success for NWCC Practical Nursing The Northwest Mississippi Community College Practical Nursing program continues its tradition of success as employees and students have earned various achievements this past semester. Six employees are seeking to expand their education with advanced degrees, students in the program have been successful in national testing, and Program   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), addressing the agency's Interim Final Rule revising the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations. MDEQ emphasized the importance of optimizing NEPA processes to facilitate the restoration of natural resources affected by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. In the letter, MDEQ outlined its mission to protect th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Mississippi Soybean Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed rule for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for the years 2026 and 2027. Expressing appreciation for the agency's ongoing efforts, the association emphasizes the importance of the proposed rule in bolstering the domestic biofuel industry and supporting soybean producers across the state. The letter outlines the association's b  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 9 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU, Luckyday leaders celebrate Azalea Hall ribbon cutting, prepare to welcome 412 students to largest campus residence hall STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State University's newest and largest student residence hall is officially open, and Azalea Hall is welcoming its first occupants next week to launch the 2025-26 academic year. MSU President Mark E. Keenum noted the occasion celebrating the co  more