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Jan 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Offshore Wind Farms: Mapping the Seafloor for a Greener Future

Offshore wind farms are a big deal in the fight against climate change. They offer a clean way to generate electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels. Brazil, with its vast coastline, has a lot of potential in this area. But setting up these wind farms isn't easy. The seafloor is a complex plac

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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 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Offshore Wind Farms: Are Whales Paying the Price?

Offshore wind projects are booming, but at what cost to marine life? A group called Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) thinks these projects are causing more harm to whales and dolphins than anyone realizes. They say the loud noises from building and running wind farms can mess up these animals' hear

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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 12 2025SCIENCE

Ancient Underwater Secrets Revealed Off France's Coast

Off the coast of Brittany, France, a team of divers stumbled upon something extraordinary. They found a massive wall, hidden underwater for thousands of years. This wall is not just old; it's ancient, dating back to around 5, 800 to 5, 300 BC. That's right, we're talking about a time when people wer

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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 28 2025HEALTH

What's Eating Our Students? A Look at University Food Choices

University students often have poor eating habits. This can lead to serious health problems. Many students eat too much junk food. They also don't get enough nutrients. This can cause hidden obesity. It can also lead to metabolic risks. Research shows that students' lifestyles affect their health.

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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 03 2025BUSINESS

The Changing Face of Office Supplies: What's Happening to Office Depot and OfficeMax?

Office Depot and OfficeMax, two big names in office supplies, are shutting down almost 100 more stores. This is not just a recent thing. It has been going on for a while. The company that owns them, ODP Corporation, has been struggling. This is because people are buying things online more often. The

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