The Latest from the Mississippi Pine Belt
Mississippi Lawmakers to Debate Lithium Mining in 2027 Session
Mississippi lawmakers are expected to debate taxes and regulations around lithium in the 2027 legislative session, determining whether the state becomes a major producer of the mineral critical to battery production.
Trump Approves Assistance for Mississippi Counties Hit By Tropical Storm Arthur
The Aug. 4 Major Disaster Declaration makes residents of four counties eligible for Individual Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Eight counties will also qualify for help through FEMA’s Public Assistance program.
Jacob’s Well Ministries Moves Men’s Recovery Program to Lumberton
After operating its men’s recovery program in the Poplarville area for 15 years, Jacob’s Well Ministries has relocated its Damascus Road Recovery Center to Lumberton.
Mississippi Health Department Turns to Communities to Address Infant Mortality
The Mississippi State Department of Health is holding community meetings around the state to identify barriers affecting maternal, infant and child health.
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Trump’s Disaster Declaration Provides Aid for 5 Tornado-Stricken Mississippi Counties
Under the president’s approved declaration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide Individual Assistance to residents in the following counties: Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wilkinson. Four of those counties will also qualify for FEMA’s Public Assistance program.
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Jamba Joloff Opens Downtown, Expands Hattiesburg Dining Scene
Jamba Jollof, a new restaurant offering West African-style cuisine, has opened in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is Mississippi’s only brick-and-mortar West African restaurant.
