ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * 3M PFAS settlement grant program RFP now open $20 million available for restoration and recreation projects A request for proposals has opened for restoration and recreation projects in the Twin Cities east metropolitan area and in downstream areas of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers that have been affected by Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) released by 3  more

BEEBE, Arkansas, Feb. 6 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe issued the following news: * * * Dr. Amber Grady Named as New Vice Chancellor for Student Services Arkansas State University-Beebe is proud to announce Dr. Amber N. Grady as the new vice chancellor for student services. Dr. Grady brings more than 20 years of experience in student services, leadership development, and academic support, making her an outstanding addition to ASU-Beebe. Dr. Grady holds a doctorate in higher education fro  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Feb. 6 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * Hopping Treasure Trove: MSU scientist discovers 16 new grasshopper species, champions desert biodiversity Contact: Vanessa Beeson STARKVILLE, Miss.--A Mississippi State University scientist has discovered a hopping treasure trove--16 new species of grasshoppers living in the thorny scrubs of U.S. and Mexican deserts. Prior to JoVonn Hill's finding, only three species of Agroecotettix were known  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: Gov. Tate Reeves and Mississippi Development Authority have unveiled a bold new branding initiative: "Let's Break New Ground." Created in partnership with Ridgeland-based The Ramey Agency, the new campaign conveys the state's commitment to bringing new investments and good-paying job opportunities to Mississippians through its pro-business policies and favorable business environme  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Feb. 6 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU's Rokooei Uses Fulbright Specialist Award for Uzbekistan Urban Planning Project Contact: Christie McNeal STARKVILLE, Miss.--A Mississippi State faculty member in the Department of Building Construction Science is the university's latest recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program award. Associate Professor Saeed Rokooei traveled to Uzbekistan this past fall for six weeks, immer  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Feb. 6 -- Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Michael Watson Warns of Increasing Uses of Investment Scams JACKSON, Miss. - Secretary of State Michael Watson urges Mississippians to be aware of the increasing risks of investment scams and the consequences they have on their victims. "Our office has continued to see an uptick in securities-related scams, and we encourage Mississippians to do their due diligence   more