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Scientists, BP say Gulf oil sheen from drilling wreckage

Associated Press — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:48:49 +0000

GULF OF MEXICO — Federal scientists and BP say oil appears to have leaked last month from the drilling wreckage lying at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico near where a BP well blew out in 2010, causing the nation’s worst offshore spill. A probe started after a sheen was discovered Sept. 16 in [...]

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Offshore regulations to go into effect; environmentalists vow to fight

Associated Press — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:51:31 +0000

GULF OF MEXICO — Regulations governing offshore seismic surveying and offshore mineral leasing are expected to go into effect in mid-March. The Mississippi Press reports the final draft of the rules has been sent to Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s office, where it must sit for 30 days before becoming active. Coastal leaders continue to [...]

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MHRA launches program promoting locally grown produce

MBJ Staff — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:07:27 +0000

JACKSON — The Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association has unveiled a statewide initiative called “Eat Healthy Mississippi” that aims in helping Mississippi remove its status as the “fattest state in the nation.” “Eat Healthy Mississippi” is designed to promote locally grown produce in the preparation of dietitian-approved, Healthy Dining menu options at restaurants throughout Mississippi. [...]

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