A combination of frost, drought and heavy rainfall has damaged blueberry crops in Pearl River County, leaving some farmers with one of their worst harvest seasons in years.
In Pearl River, Jackson, Forrest, George and Stone counties, local officials said the money will support projects including emergency facilities and infrastructure upgrades.
The bill is designed to address gaps in the state’s workforce by helping adults complete certificates or associate degrees aligned with Mississippi’s priority occupations.
A controversial hunting bill aimed at resolving dog-related disputes on private land has sparked backlash from Mississippi farmers and hunters — and may be dead on arrival.
