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New grads join The W’s ‘Long Blue Line’
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi University for Women’s “Long Blue Line” is a little longer. The university held its summer commencement ceremony. Graduates walked into Rent Auditorium for the event. Nursing, education, business, and professional studies, along with the College of Arts and Sciences had graduates...
ACT announces changes aimed to help improve test scores
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Most colleges and universities in Mississippi use scores on the ACT as one of the requirements for admission. Those scores can also play a role in awarding scholarships. Traditionally, the standardized test has had four main subjects: Math, Reading, English, and Science. ACT has...
A company wants to store carbon under the nation’s forests. What would that mean in MS?
The U.S. Forest Service said ‘no’ when CapturePoint asked to put carbon capture projects under national forests, including DeSoto National Forest in Mississippi. The agency is now reconsidering.
Clay County judge increases prison time
CLAY COUNTY - A West Point man is sentenced to 70 years after judge witnessed misbehaving outside the court. 37-year-old, Amonty Young, prison timed increased after he caused commotion in a holding cell after being initially sentenced. Young, who plead guilty to attacking a woman was convicted of attempted murder...
Lauren Rogers Museum of the Arts gets Mississippi grant
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art is getting a grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission. Each year, the state commission gives out funds to arts and cultural organizations across the state such as art, theater, music and dance. The money will help the museum with exhibitions,...
Mississippi program helps teachers buy home in areas facing severe teacher shortages
Mississippi’s Housing Assistance for Teachers program is providing essential support to educators looking to purchase homes in regions facing severe teacher shortages. To qualify, teachers must commit to serving for three years in designated districts. The program offers forgivable grants of up to $6,000, which can be used for closing costs and down payments. Applicants are required to meet specific credit criteria and contribute a 1% down payment. Properties must be located within the teacher’s employment district.
Ag company’s $3.6 million investment to modernize to create 26 jobs; retain 88 positions in rural Mississippi
Agricultural product manufacturer Sipcam Agro USA is set to modernize a recently acquired facility in Wayne County with a $3.6 million corporate investment. This development will create 26 new jobs and retain 88 positions from the facility’s previous ownership. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company announced the construction...
Three arrested after body of missing Louisiana college student found in Mississippi shot multiple times
Three arrests have been made for the murder of a Louisiana college student whose body was found earlier this week in Mississippi. The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office has reportedly arrested three suspects including Derek Terrell Hollins Jr., 21, of St. Francisville, Calajia Jack, 20, of St. Francisville and Allyah Martin, 21, of Zachary, for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of former Southern University student Steven Harris IV.
Focused on Mississippi: Mississippi Lions All State Band
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Members of the Pearl High School Band have been practicing this summer ahead of the first football game of the 2024 season. There’s another high school band that Mississippi fields every summer. It’s the Mississippi Lions All State Band. There are more than 140 members of the band. After an intense one week of […]
Mississippi 8th deadliest place for recreational boating: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For those who wish to ride or use their boat this summer, recent data reveals that Mississippi is the least safe place to do so. Recreational boating saw a 36% increase in annual economic activity last year compared to 2018, nearing a quarter of a billion dollars annually. Law firm Anidjar & […]
Casey’s announces major purchase of stores in Texas, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi
The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain announced the acquisition today of 198 stores, including 148 in Texas and 50 in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. Casey’s is purchasing the CEFCO convenience stores for $1.145 billion. Casey’s CEO Darin Rebelez talked about the purchase in a conference call for investors. “This acquisition will quickly expand Casey’s presence in Texas, a very attractive market for Casey’s, in addition, we’ll be able to expand our footprint further into the South as well,” he says.
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