District offers teachers funding opportunity to educate students on water conservation
From the St. John’s River Water Management District Now entering the seventh year of its Blue School Grant Program, the St. Johns River Water Management District with full support of its Governing Board is offering up to $20,000 in grants for education projects that enrich student knowledge of Florida’s water resources through hands-on learning. The […]
How To Practice Good Hygiene At A Public Gym
Relaxing in a hot environment such as a sauna or steam room post-workout is a well-deserved and potentially even healthy treat. For example, research suggests saunas are linked to heart health benefits (via Refinery29). But to make the most out of these health benefits, it’s important to practice good hygiene. In an interview with Livestrong, Dr. […]
Carbon Disulfide and Potential Occupational Exposure Risks …
The IAQ Video Network releases another educational production about an important environmental, health and safety (EHS) topic. Phoenix, AZ, August 7th, 2022 — The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses carbon disulfide and potential exposure risks in the workplace. “Carbon […]
Byram residents dealing with impact of Jackson citywide boil water notice
Residents under Jackson Surface Water connections are moving into week two of their second boil water notice of the summer.Byram residents said they are also feeling the effects. “When they mention that Jackson’s got surface water, they ain’t never say Byram has got a problem, but we buy our water from them,” said Byram Mayor […]
Local News: Benton business disinfects, deodorizes, sanitizes trash bins (8/8/22)
Robby Lemonds, owner of SEMO Bin Blasters, poses next to his truck. David Jenkins ~ Standard Democrat SIKESTON, Mo. For many, the smell of their trash bins can often be unpleasant, but a new local business hopes to solve the problem. Semo Bin Blasters, owned by Robby Lemonds of Benton, Missouri, now offers to […]
Poor Air Quality Expected in Southern/Central New England on Thursday, August 4
August 3, 2022 BOSTON (August 3, 2022) –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New England state air quality forecasters are predicting air quality that is “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” due to elevated levels of ground-level ozone, commonly referred to as “smog.” The areas that are forecasted to exceed the Federal air quality standard for […]
Top 10 Germiest Spots In The Office Impacted By Hybrid Work Model’s Hotel Desking And Communal Space
New insight from Lysol Pro finds illness-causing germs travel around the workplace differently than before. With the onset of a new hybrid work model working following the pandemic, Reckitt’s Lysol Pro Solutions has revealed the top 10 germiest surfaces in the workplace. More than 50% of American workers are currently working from home more than […]
Be part of the Great Georgia Pollinator Census on August 20 at Cobb Water
Bee or wasp on mountain mint (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson August 7, 2022 Pollinators and native North American plants are both a vital and interconnected part of our ecosystem, but have been vulnerable to a variety of human generated and natural challenges over the decades. To help identify the […]
Power outage in Hamilton affecting almost 350 homes and businesses during heat event
Preferred Region How does this work? By Samantha Lawson Published August 7, 2022 at 12:38 pm Homes and businesses in Hamilton along a portion of Barton St. East are without power this afternoon as a heat warning remains present for the city. Alectra Utilities reports a limited power outage affecting approximately 345 customers in the […]
Local man connects with country star
August 03, 2022 As someone who’s already had two heart attacks, the potential for another is in the back of local musician George Smith’s mind whenever he takes the stage — and on his lips. “My wife said, ‘George, you should mention to everybody where your nitro is at,’” Smith said of advice he has […]