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Monticello, Mississippi · MonticelloStaff of Congressman Michael Guest, who serves the third district of Mississippi, will visit Lawrence County on June 18 for Constituent Services Day. Constituents may visit with staff from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the boardroom of Lawrence County Courthouse at 518 E. Broad St. in Monticello. Staff will be available to help on issues with federal agencies such as IRS refunds, veterans benefits, disability, and a host of other services.Read Article
Congressman’s staff to visit county on June 18

Crystal Springs · Crystal SpringsThe Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is expanding a water contact advisory for a portion of the Pearl River following a significant sewer line break reported by Jackson Water near Hanging Moss Creek in Jackson. Initial sampling results show elevated bacteria levels in the river downstream of the break, with elevated levels detected as far south as the Rockport community. The expanded advisory extends from the Swinging Bridge near …See the Story
MDEQ expands water contact advisory for Pearl River

Greg Abbott · MississippiMOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - Local shrimpers are calling for more transparency from Lowcountry restaurants, after a recent study claimed several are deceiving their customers. The Southern Shrimp Alliance and SeaD Consulting conducted a survey of 44 randomly selected restaurants that said they serve locally-sourced shrimp. Each restaurant was tested and only four met the criteria for the study. Local shrimpers said this deception is unfair to t…See the Story
Local Shrimpers Call for Transparency From Lowcountry Restaurants with Potential Labeling Law
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