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The White Pelicans Are Back at the Reservoir

Friday, November 6 by Jim Sherwood

Apparently, the white pelicans weren’t going to leave our Tuesday question unanswered for long. Just three days after we published “Where Are the White Pelicans?,” the birds are here at the Ross Barnett Reservoir, spotted Friday, November 6, while the weather still feels... Read More.

Rankin County Burn Ban Remains in Effect as Dry Conditions Persist

Thursday, November 5 by Jim Sherwood

Reservoir residents on the Rankin County side of the lake should keep the backyard fire pit cold and hold off on burning leaves or limbs. In an update following the recent rain, Rankin County Emergency Management Director Brian Grantham said the... Read More.

THC and Kratom-labeled Products Seized in Rankin, Madison and Hinds Counties

Wednesday, November 4 by Jim Sherwood

A day after officers were seen at businesses near Spillway Road and Causeway Drive, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety released details of a six-month investigation into products sold as THC and kratom. The department said officers served 14 search warrants... Read More.

Boil Water Notice Issued for Timberlake Campground After Water Line Repair (LIFTED)

Tuesday, November 3 by Jim Sherwood

Update: This boil water notice was lifted on Friday, November 6th at 10:50 am. The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District has issued a Boil Water Notice for the Timberlake Campground on the Pelahatchie Bay water system #0610036. This notice follows a loss of pressure... Read More.

Where Are the White Pelicans?

Tuesday, November 3 by Jim Sherwood

If you’ve spent any time scanning the waters of the Ross Barnett Reservoir recently, you might have noticed a striking absence. Every autumn, like clockwork, nature lovers across Central Mississippi look forward to the arrival of the American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos). Flocks of... Read More.

Boil Water Notice Issued for Lake Harbor Road Area After Emergency Repairs (LIFTED)

Monday, November 2 by Jim Sherwood

UPDATE (Wednesday, Nov 4 at 2:45pm): This boil water notice has been lifted. Pearl River Valley Water Supply District has issued a boil water notice for residents on Lake Harbor Road and Lake Harbor Point. The district issued the notice after emergency... Read More.

Multiple Vape Shops Near the Reservoir Raided Today

Monday, November 2 by Jim Sherwood

A large law enforcement presence drew attention near the intersection of Spillway Road and Causeway Drive on Monday morning as state and local officers conducted operations at businesses across the metro area, including near the reservoir. Officers and numerous state and county police vehicles were... Read More.

Lake Harbor Road Water Outage Scheduled Today for Emergency Repairs

Monday, November 2 by Jim Sherwood

Pearl River Valley Water Supply District will turn off water service on Lake Harbor Road and Lake Harbor Point today from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Crews need the outage window to complete emergency repairs. Homes and businesses on these streets will lose water during... Read More.

Reservoir Firefighters Train to Recognize Signs of Human Trafficking

Monday, November 2 by Jim Sherwood

Reservoir firefighters received training on Monday, Nov. 2, to recognize signs of human trafficking, a situation they could encounter while responding to calls in the community. Jason Watkins, the Reservoir Fire Department’s Chief of Training, said this is the first time the department has... Read More.

Rankin County Cancels Siren Test Due to Weather

Sunday, November 1 by Jim Sherwood

Rankin County Emergency Management canceled the scheduled 12:00pm siren test today due to weather in the area. No sirens will sound for a test. If you hear sirens today, treat it as a real emergency. Take shelter and check local weather information. The next monthly... Read More.

Reservoir News

The White Pelicans Are Back at the Reservoir

Rankin County Burn Ban Remains in Effect as Dry Conditions Persist

THC and Kratom-labeled Products Seized in Rankin, Madison and Hinds Counties

Boil Water Notice Issued for Timberlake Campground After Water Line Repair (LIFTED)

Where Are the White Pelicans?

Boil Water Notice Issued for Lake Harbor Road Area After Emergency Repairs (LIFTED)

Multiple Vape Shops Near the Reservoir Raided Today

Lake Harbor Road Water Outage Scheduled Today for Emergency Repairs

Reservoir Firefighters Train to Recognize Signs of Human Trafficking

Rankin County Cancels Siren Test Due to Weather

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