Mississippi

“Senator Lott’s decision to resign will result in a terrible loss for Mississippi and for the country.

Pursuant to Mississippi law, specifically § 23-15-855 (1), of the Mississippi Code, once the resignation takes effect, I will call a Special Election for United States Senator to be held on November 4, 2008, being the regular general election day for the 2008 congressional elections.    » read more »

November 23, 2007 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Melvin L. Henley Jr., 26, of Jackson, Mississippi, died at Camp Striker in Baghdad on Nov. 21 of injuries suffered from non-combat related incident.

He was assigned to the 603rd Aviation Support Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

The incident is under investigation.

Source: DoD

Veteran Republican Leaders to Chair Strong State Organization

November 19, 2007 -- McLean, VA - Today, at a press conference in Jackson, Mississippi, the Fred Thompson campaign announced its Mississippi Leadership Team. Senator Thad Cochran and Congressman Roger Wicker will both serve as Mississippi Co-Chairs for the Thompson campaign.    » read more »

November 8, 2007 -- (JACKSON, Mississippi) – Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour and Attorney General Jim Hood announced today that the state has reached a settlement in the foster care suit, Olivia Y. et al. v. Haley Barbour et al., pending in federal court against The Department of Human Services. The Office of the Governor, Department of Human Services and the Attorney General’s Office worked closely in negotiating the settlement that will benefit the children in foster care and the State of Mississippi.

The terms of the settlement include:    » read more »

Tri-state Traffic Safety Initiative Targets Thanksgiving Holiday

November 08, 2007 -- MONTGOMERY — Alabama Governor Bob Riley joined the Alabama Department of Public Safety, Mississippi Highway Patrol, Tennessee Highway Patrol and sheriff and police departments throughout Alabama in announcing Thursday an intensive joint initiative to reduce traffic fatalities and increase safety during the upcoming Thanksgiving holidays.    » read more »

November 7, 2007 -- (JACKSON, Mississippi) - Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour has issued a proclamation to close state offices on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, all official state holidays in Mississippi. Under the proclamation, state employees will also have two additional days off, the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, according to the discretion of each agency head.    » read more »

October 30, 2007 -- (COLUMBIA, Mississippi) — Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour announced today that Unity Homes will build a modular home manufacturing facility in Columbia, Miss.

“I am pleased to welcome Unity Homes to Marion County,” Governor Barbour said. “Modular housing is a major component of the state’s strategy to develop affordable housing, particularly along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Unity Homes has developed an innovative approach to supplying affordable, energy-efficient housing for our citizens while providing long-term economic vitality to this region.”    » read more »

October 24, 2007 -- (JACKSON, Mississippi) — Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour today announced the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics has been awarded a $449,772 federal grant to combat methamphetamine production and distribution.    » read more »

October 11, 2007 -- (MOSS POINT, Mississippi) – Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour was joined by consumers, engineers and local officials here today as ground was broken for the first post-Katrina water system enhancement project in Jackson County.

“This is a milestone,” Governor Barbour said. “This new reverse-osmosis water treatment plant will provide a reliable supply of high quality water for citizens of Moss Point and the surrounding area. The plant will be a tremendous aid to public safety as well as to economic development and growth in this area.”    » read more »

OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Oct. 4, 2007 — A new Oak Ridge National Laboratory initiative could help avert disasters in Tennessee, Mississippi and South Carolina and also lead to more information about climate change.

The new Community and Regional Resilience Initiative (CARRI) will be implemented in Gulfport, Miss., Memphis, and Charleston, S.C., to increase "resilience" - the ability to prepare for, respond to and quickly recover from natural and man-made disasters - of the three communities.    » read more »

A $200 million investment, facility to create 400 new jobs

September 25, 2007 -- (TUPELO, Mississippi) – Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour announced today that Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd. (TAB) will build its newest manufacturing facility – the company’s first in the U.S. – in the North Mississippi city of Baldwyn.    » read more »

September 25, 2007 -- (JACKSON, Mississippi) – Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour today urged the state’s Congressional delegation to oppose pending federal legislation to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP) because it severely shortchanges Mississippi.    » read more »

Housing grants, tax credits, mortgage bonds, public housing funds, long term workforce plan all part of comprehensive housing recovery strategy

September 18, 2007 -- (JACKSON, Mississippi) – With the Mississippi Development Authority’s recent request for proposals for the long term workforce housing program, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour’s comprehensive recovery strategy continues to assist housing needs on the Coast, particularly for low income Mississippians.    » read more »

September 17, 2007, NORFOLK, VA -- A special train will travel to Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi Sept. 17-21 to provide emergency preparedness training to first responders as part of the 2007 Norfolk Southern TRANSCAER Whistle-Stop Tour.

TRANSCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response) is a nationwide program that assists communities in preparing for and responding to a possible hazardous material transportation incident.    » read more »