MISSISSIPPI STATES

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Jan 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Mississippi Welcomes a Giant Tech Project with Open Arms

Mississippi is buzzing with excitement as Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, plans to invest a massive $20 billion to build a data center in Southaven. This is a big deal for the state, as it's the largest private investment ever made there. The new data center, named MACROHARDRR, will be the third one in

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Jan 09 2026EDUCATION

Mississippi's Education Showdown: Senate vs. House

Mississippi's lawmakers are split on how to improve education. The Senate wants to give teachers a raise. The House wants to give students more school choices. Both want to change how students can switch schools. The Senate wants to give teachers and professors a $2, 000 raise. They say it's hard t

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Jan 03 2026SPORTS

Mississippi State QB's Quick Recovery Sparks Joy

Mississippi State's freshman quarterback, Kamario Taylor, left fans worried when he went down hard in the fourth quarter of a game against Wake Forest. The stadium fell silent as he was helped off the field, and the fear was that he had suffered a serious knee injury. But the story had a happy endin

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Dec 14 2025FINANCE

States Take Charge: A New Era in Consumer Finance Regulation

States are stepping up their game in the world of consumer finance. For a long time, Washington, D. C. was the main hub for enforcing rules in this area. But now, state attorneys general, banking departments, and legislatures are taking on more responsibility. This shift is changing the regulatory l

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Mississippi's Weather Rollercoaster: Warm Weekend, Chilly Monday

Mississippi is in for a weather whiplash. After enjoying a warm weekend, the state is bracing for a sudden drop in temperatures. The mercury is set to soar into the 60s on Friday and Saturday, but don't get too comfortable. A cold front is on its way, bringing Arctic air that will make Monday mornin

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Nov 13 2025WEATHER

Thanksgiving Weather: What's in Store for Mississippi?

Mississippians, get ready for a warm and sunny Thanksgiving! Unlike the snowy scenes often depicted in movies, the South usually enjoys mild weather during the holiday season. The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a toasty Thanksgiving for the Deep South, including Mississippi. This region, which also c

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Nov 01 2025SPORTS

Pickleball Fever Hits Mississippi with New Top-Tier Courts

Mississippi is buzzing with excitement over a new pickleball hotspot. Magnolia Pickleball, a state-of-the-art facility, has just opened its doors, offering both indoor and outdoor courts designed for serious players. This isn't just any pickleball court; these are professional-grade surfaces, not ju

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Nov 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI in Mental Health: States Step Up Where Federal Falls Short

States are making their own rules for AI in mental health. This is happening because the federal government hasn't set clear guidelines yet. But there's a problem: mental health experts aren't always involved in making these rules. This could lead to laws that don't really help people. AI is moving

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Oct 29 2025BUSINESS

Mississippi's Big Business Shake-Up: What's Next?

Mississippi is getting a major business makeover. Three big groups are joining forces to create the Mississippi Business Alliance. This new team wants to be the go-to voice for businesses in the state. John McKay is stepping up as the leader, with Derek Easley right beside him. But that's not all.

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Oct 29 2025EDUCATION

New Rules for Teaching Jobs in Mississippi

Mississippi has just changed the rules for becoming a teacher. This is big news for people who want to teach elementary school or special education. The changes started this week. Now, students can teach while they learn. They can get a temporary license and take a free course to meet reading test

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