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Yazoo Pumps proposal released with new research, but concerns over wetlands and cost remain
The Corps released a new proposal for the Yazoo Pumps, but skepticism remains around environmental and fiscal impacts.
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‘It’s been slow moving’: The debate over One Lake comes to a head 40 years after historic flood
After decades of failed proposals and promises of economic opportunity and flood relief for Jackson, supporters and environmental critics brace for a long-awaited environmental study expected in the coming months. In the meantime, a key federal agency’s recent decision about the project, questions about cost and shifting political winds raise even more questions
After historic 2019 south Delta backwater flood, residents still picking up pieces
Across the south Delta, more than 700 homes and buildings have been surveyed for flood damage. In Warren County alone, 438 houses were damaged by the flood in some way — of those, 156 experienced what adjusters label “major damage,” and 29 were completely destroyed
Delta families without running water ‘opened a lot of eyes.’ PSC looks to document water access in state
Families without access to running water for months could have access to a water system in 2020. Task force to form to study the scope of water issues
Coast residents press Louisiana officials on river diversion concerns
After Mississippi River water, diverted via the Bonnet Carré spillway, wiped out the state’s oyster population and caused significant damage to shrimp and crabs, coastal communities are wary of river water entering the Mississippi Sound
Public Service Commission seeks answers for Delta families living without running water since July
State agency that oversees electric, gas, water and sewer utilities heard of the families’ situation through media reports.
‘We should be entitled to water’: Why some Delta residents have gone months without running water
Six families on the outskirts of Schlater have no access to water. As a temporary fix, the Leflore County Board of Supervisors donated a water tank for the residents and people from Mississippi and other states have donated cases of water while the families await a permanent solution.
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