Mississippi

February 6, 2008 -- (JACKSON, Mississippi) – Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour declared a State of Emergency today following the tornadoes and severe weather that struck parts of North Mississippi, including Alcorn, DeSoto, and Lafayette Counties. The Governor is requesting preliminary damage assessment teams from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) due to storm damages suffered by the region.    » read more »

06 February 2008 -- U.S. law enforcement officials say at least 11 people have been killed and dozens injured as tornadoes and thunderstorms tore through parts of the U.S. south.

The U.S. National Weather Service reports severe weather swept across the lower Mississippi Valley, Southern Plains and Midwest Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Reports of tornadoes, wind damage and hail came from Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, and Missouri.    » read more »

Additional $600,000 set aside for coastal district attorney’s offices

February 1, 2008 -- (JACKSON, Mississippi) — Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour today awarded $2.5 million in federal grants to aid law enforcement and state agencies after Hurricane Katrina, with $600,000 in additional federal funds allocated to assist district attorney’s offices on the Gulf Coast.    » read more »

January 25, 2008 -- “From the earliest days after the worst natural disaster in American history, when Coast residents were sorting through the wreckage of their homes and dealing with containers from the port that had been strewn into neighborhoods by the storm, we knew it would be imperative to restore the port not only in the interest of economic development but also public safety. HUD’s approval of this important project will allow that to happen.    » read more »

$723 million in affordable housing assistance made available through comprehensive housing programs

January 24, 2008 -- (JACKSON, Mississippi) - Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour today announced a second round of funding that will pump an additional $112 million into the Small Rental Assistance program and spur development of more affordable rental housing units on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The additional funds will bring the program’s total allocation to $262 million and fund development of as many as 7,500 affordable housing units.    » read more »

January 21, 2008 -- Governor Bryant; Speaker McCoy; ladies and gentlemen of the Legislature; and fellow Mississippians:

This is the fifth time you have allowed Marsha and me to join you in this historic chamber to report on the State of our State. We’re honored the people of Mississippi have allowed us this opportunity, and I’m grateful and proud to have the best partner a man could have to help meet this challenge, Marsha.    » read more »

January 15, 2008 -- Mr. Chief Justice, Governor Bryant, Speaker McCoy, fellow state officials, Senator Cochran, Senator Wicker, Secretary Espy, members of the Congressional Delegation, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Legislature, other distinguished guests, family and friends:

Four years ago Marsha and I were here to accept the highest honor the people of Mississippi can bestow on someone, and it was humbling, challenging and exhilarating all at once. It was an unbelievable day for Marsha, our sons and me.    » read more »

December 19, 2007 -- Jackson, MS - Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood today confirmed the arrest of a Mississippi insurance agent on fraud charges. David Bass Williams (DOB 02-22-42), 2497 Country Club Road, Senatobia, MS surrendered last night (December 18, 2007) to an arrest warrant alleging three counts of mail and wire fraud following an investigation by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Insurance Fraud Unit.    » read more »

Date Set As November 4, 2008

December 20, 2007 -- (JACKSON, Mississippi) – Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour was officially notified Thursday that a vacancy exists in the office of United States Senator for Mississippi due to the resignation of Senator Trent Lott and set November 4, 2008, as the date for a special election to fill Lott’s unexpired term.    » read more »

December 19 2007 -- Jackson, MS - Throughout the year, but especially at Christmas time, parents are concerned about the safety of the toys their children are playing with. As a father of three, as well as Attorney General of the State of Mississippi, Jim Hood shares the same concerns and is joining 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to support legislation that strengthens federal standards on lead contaminated toys and other products and grants authority to state attorneys general to enforce these federal regulations.    » read more »

December 19 2007 -- Jackson, MS -- Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood today confirmed the arrests of Washington County Tax Collector Patricia Lee and eight other present or former clerks in the office. Indictments were obtained on November 20, 2007 by investigators with the Public Integrity Division of the Attorney General’s Office. The clerks are charged are charged under Section 97- 7- 10 (Fraudulent statements and representations).    » read more »

December 18, 2007 -- Jackson, MS - Hundreds of Mississippians will be getting a check in the mail, just in time for the holidays. Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood and Commissioner John S. Allison of the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance announced today that claim checks from the $325 million settlement with Ameriquest Mortgage Company, the nation’s largest sub-prime lender, were mailed to eligible borrowers on December 13 and 14 , 2007.    » read more »

FEMA continues efforts to move residents out of trailers

December 13, 2007 -- (NEW ORLEANS) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today that testing for formaldehyde levels in trailers and mobile homes will begin Friday, December 21, 2007. Testing will take place in Mississippi and Louisiana. The testing comes in response to a request from FEMA for assistance in answering questions related to indoor air quality and health in order to answer concerns raised by residents and community members.    » read more »

12/11/2007 -- SANTA FE, NM-- New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson today addressed economic development issues in the Mississippi Delta.

"When I am President, the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will have the full funding it requires-- $30 million per year," Richardson said. "I will give the Authority full sub-Cabinet status, and I will demand regular and direct briefings from the DRA's Chairman on the status of development programs."    » read more »

December 3, 2007 -- Jackson, Miss.– Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour announced today that Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP), a leading provider of business outsourcing solutions, will open a new Solutions Center in Clinton, Miss.

“I am pleased that ADP has selected central Mississippi for its new Solutions Center,” Governor Barbour said. “ADP joins the long list of other technology-driven companies that have located in our state, a trend which clearly demonstrates the quality of Mississippi’s workforce and the state’s ability to attract industry leaders.”    » read more »