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Presidential, Senate elections will significantly impact the state’s shipbuilding industries
As noted in prior writings on this topic, only Walmart employs more Mississippians than what Mississippians have since 1938 known as Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula (now formally Huntington Ingalls Industries) – but the pay and benefits for shipbuilding are far better for those 11,000 Mississippi employees than at the big box store.
C Spire Foundation, MSU continue commitment to STEM education in Mississippi through a $180,000 grant for online computer science classes
RIDGELAND, Miss. – The C Spire Foundation is continuing its commitment to K-12 students in Mississippi through a $180,000 donation to Mississippi State University that further supports STEM and the development and implementation of online computer science classes. The initiative builds on the C Spire Foundation’s $1 million donation in 2021 to help train more than 3,000 K-12 teachers after the Mississippi Legislature passed House Bill 633, requiring all K-12 public schools in the state to teach computer science by the 2024-2025 academic year.
Ole Miss says it will close DEI division, leading to skepticism
(The Center Square) – The University of Mississippi says it will shut down its DEI department “Division for Diversity and Community Engagement” and open in its place the Division of Access, Opportunity, and Community Engagement. The head of a free market think tank in the state, however, says the announcement is more likely a rebrand to deflect criticism than it is a move away from DEI policies. “After a yearlong...
Fact Check: Examining Mississippi’s license plate laws
BROOKHAVEN — A report from WLBT last week suggested license plate frames were illegal under MS Code § 27-19-31 (2023). The report additionally suggested the frames were made illegal in a bill passed in 2023. Neither of the reports are accurate. The section WLBT referenced in their report states this “Any person who defaces, covers […] The post Fact Check: Examining Mississippi’s license plate laws appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi sees rise in COVID-19 symptoms. Health officials unsure if surge is coming
Mississippi health care officials told the Clarion Ledger on Friday that the state has seen a slight increase in COVID-19 symptoms, but no surge is expected to come. According to the state Health Department records, the number of COVID-19-like illness visits has been on the rise since late July. ...
Holmes vs. Canton High School girl’s volleyball live stream, TV – Tuesday, August 27
On Tuesday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m. CT, Canton High School will host Holmes County Central High School in a clash between 5A Region 3 teams. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
MS-13 gang member, who entered country illegally, charged after shooting at moving vehicles
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WLBT) - An illegal immigrant is facing up to eight counts of attempted murder after shooting at multiple passing vehicles. Captain Desmond Jones with the Philadelphia Police Department tells WLBT 3 On Your Side that not only did Fredy Antonio Amaya-Marin, 39, of El Salvador, shoot at moving vehicles on Beacon Street last week, but he also had no motive.
Ole Miss vs Furman: How to watch, odds, injuries, weather, and series history
Ole Miss will play an FCS side in week one for the second consecutive season, with the Furman Paladins coming into Oxford on Saturday. Last season, the Rebels laid a stuffing on Mercer, winning 73-7, with wide receiver Tre Harris finishing with four touchdowns and 133 receiving yards. Furman is...
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