Developers meet to discuss the One Lake Project.

Then, after Byte Size Tech, a new report assesses the state of Mississippi’s public universities.

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The latest iteration of a plan to widen the Pearl River and provide flood control for areas in and around the capital city is getting more attention after the recent record flooding. The seven mile long One Lake project as proposed would provide flood control for parts of Jackson, Flowood, Pearl and Richland all along the Pearl River. We hear from Robert Graham, District 1 Supervisor for Hinds County and Keith Turner, attorney for the Rankin Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District.

The project isn't without opposition. In the many years of it's planning, experts have criticized One Lake, citing issues with bridges, endangering wildlife, and river commerce. Andrew Whitehurst is with the group Healthy Gulf. He says the plan could help flooding in the rainy months, but in the dry season he's concerned about how it could affect water levels in communities downstream.

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Byte Size Tech

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A recent study conducted by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) analyzes the state of higher education in Mississippi. “Southern Exposure: A Look at Mississippi’s Public Colleges and Universities” examines the Magnolia State’s public university system using four essential metrics: academic strength, intellectual diversity, cost & effectiveness, and governance. Among it's findings, the report indicates since 2007, faculty salaries have stagnated while administrative salaries have skyrocketed. Michael Poliakoff is the President of ACTA. He shares more details of the study's findings with us.

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