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
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
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
Staten Island is in for a weather rollercoaster this week. The National Weather Service has issued a heads-up: dense fog and light rain are on the way Tuesday night. Temperatures will hover above freezing, staying in the upper 30s to lower 40s. This isn't just any fog—it's expected to get thick, red
State lawmakers are back at work, and colleges might be in for some big changes. Here are six key issues they will likely tackle this year. First up, diversity policies are under fire. More states might ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities. These bans could aff
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
Staten Island is in for a windy Tuesday, with gusts that could hit 50 mph. The wind advisory is in place until 6 p. m. , so it's a good idea to tie down anything that might blow away. The morning is expected to be the windiest, but the gusts will ease up as the day goes on. The National Weather Ser
Staten Island is in for a chilly ride this week. The weather folks are warning about black ice on the roads early Wednesday. This is because the roads are still wet from Tuesday's rain, and the temperature is just above freezing. It's a slippery situation, so drivers need to be extra careful. The w
Staten Island is buzzing with new job openings in December, offering a mix of roles that cater to different skill levels and education backgrounds. These positions, ranging from addictions counseling to construction field work, come with competitive salaries, from $35. 54 per hour to a whopping $80,
Staten Island has a long history with garbage. The Fresh Kills landfill was once the city's dumping ground. It was a huge problem for the people living there. The landfill was supposed to close after a few years. But it stayed open for over 50 years. The smell was terrible. It made life miserable fo
