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From local happenings to national topics and global events, here is the news worth knowing for the week of September 5, 2022.
Local
On Aug. 29, Governor Mike DeWine approved ten new projects to create 767 new jobs and retain 2,032 jobs statewide. This approval is expected to create $318.4 million of investments in Ohio.
National
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves declared a State of Emergency for some areas in the state in advance of expected flooding from the Pearl River on Aug 27., according to a press release.
Alongside the recent flooding, Jackson, Miss. experienced a water treatment plant failure, leading to a water crisis and another State of Emergency.
Governor Reeves has announced a plan to distribute drinking and non-drinking water to citizens and to begin emergency repairs on the water treatment site. As of Sept. 1, this plan has been enacted.
The Jackson water crisis is ongoing.
Global
Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet Union leader known for democratic reforms and ideas of glasnost and perestroika, died on Aug. 30. The White House has since released President Biden’s statement on Gorbachev’s passing.
Galactic
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced that the Artemis I launch scheduled for Sept. 3 was canceled after a liquid hydrogen leak was discovered while the crew was preparing for the flight.
