WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Thompson Statement on Republican Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement: "Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. Yet instead of working together to keep the government open and protect American families, Donald Trump and House Republicans chose to shut it d  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Ezell Statement on Democrat-led Government Shutdown * Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after the federal government officially shut down: "The House did its job and passed a clean, bipartisan Continuing Resolution to prevent a government shutdown, something I was proud to support. Unfortunately, many in the Senate chose not to advance our package, despite its  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Home safety reminders for the holiday season * As the first cool breezes of fall rustle the leaves that are beginning to turn from green to vibrant hues of red, gold and orange, we begin to think of all the fun family activities and events autumn will bring. Before long, the holiday season approaches, the days get shorter, and our to-do lists get longer. It's important to not lose sight  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU alumnus receives prestigious NASA award for contributions to Artemis Program Terry Abel, a two-time graduate of Mississippi State's Bagley College of Engineering is the recipient of the prestigious Silver Snoopy award from NASA, an honor given to employees and contractors for exceptional contributions to spaceflight safety and mission success. The Silver Snoopy is presented to less than 1% of  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU design agency bridges gap between academia, practice A full-service, multidisciplinary design and visual communication studio operated by faculty, students and alumni at Mississippi State University is helping promote excellence in design while equipping students with real-world experience. Housed within MSU's College of Architecture, Art and Design, VIS[LAB]--short for Visual Communication C  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU English professor's book explores TVA's 'monumental' legacy A new book by Mississippi State English Professor Ted Atkinson explores the Tennessee Valley Authority, a New Deal agency that reshaped parts of seven southern states through flood control, rural electrification and social programs. The work highlights TVA's enduring relevance at a time when the U.S. continues to debate climate change  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Republicans and Donald Trump Shutting Down the Government While Lying About Immigrants Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on President Trump and Congressional Republicans forcing a Federal government shutdown - and l  more