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AWS Plans $10 Billion Data Center Investment in Mississippi
MADISON, Miss. – An investment of $1,000 in Amazon stock 20 years ago would be worth $90,500 today, an annualized return of 24 percent. Not bad for a bookseller that expanded into selling other products online, then shifted into providing cloud services, and now also operates grocery stores, health clinics, and an online pharmacy.
Co-Lin announces PRESS P.A.W.S., new Quality Enhancement Plan
Copiah-Lincoln Community College will launch a new college wide Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) in August 2024. Press P.A.W.S, the new QEP, stands for Positively Advocating for Wolf Pack Success. Press P.A.W.S aims to increase student success by providing students with enhanced mental health support and services, empowering them through their social, physical, and emotional growth. […] The post Co-Lin announces PRESS P.A.W.S., new Quality Enhancement Plan appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi man found shot to death in car near Kentwood
Tangipahoa Parish sheriff’s deputies say they got a call about a man slumped over in a car on Brab Alford Lane near State Line Road around 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Deputies have identified that man as Edward Robinson, 43, of Magnolia, Mississippi.
USA TODAY named its Bars of the Year. This Jackson favorite made the list
The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs in Jackson, made USA TODAY’s list of best bars in the country. The USA TODAY Bars of the Year 2024 list, released today, features 27 bars from dives to high-end cocktail bars. ...
Community protests for Jackson gas station to be shut down
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Councilman Kenneth Stokes was joined by many in the community for a protest on Sunday against the Texaco gas station on Medgar Evers Boulevard after the recent homicides and crime in the area. He says he will be bringing up a vote of no confidence...
Protestors march for justice after Illinois woman's fatal shooting
JACKSON, Miss. — On Sunday, protestors in Jackson gathered together in support of Sonya Massey, an Illinois woman who died after being fatally shot by a former sheriff's deputy. Massey, 36, was fatally shot in her Springfield home after an encounter with former sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson on July...
Man injured after fight leads to shooting in South Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A fight between a man and his daughter’s boyfriend led to a shooting in South Jackson, police said. The shooting occurred in the 300 block of Alta Woods Boulevard on Sunday, July 28. Detective Tommie Brown said the boyfriend, who has not been identified, shot the victim with a small caliber […]
Car Crashes During Brief Police Chase in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.–A car crashed on Red Dog Rd. in Carthage Saturday night as it was being pursued by a Leake County deputy. About 10:15 a deputy called in to dispatch that he had spotted a car that appeared to be driving recklessly on Hwy. 35 near Red Dog Rd., just outside the Carthage city limits.
MGCCC receives Metallica Scholars Initiative Workforce Education Grant for third year
Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been invited to return in the initiative’s sixth year, making this the third year MGCCC has been included. Metallica Scholars funding has been used at MGCCC to enhance career and technical education programs at the college in a variety of ways, including providing over 60 student scholarships.
Co-Author Dr. Paul White Joins Young Professionals Discussion
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Vicksburg Young Professionals met last Wednesday for the final discussion on the book “5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” and received a surprise when one of the co-authors, Dr. Paul White, joined the meeting via Zoom. Michelle Fisackerly led the discussion on...
Meridian Museum of Art’s 50th Annual Reception
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Saturday, the Meridian Museum of Art hosted their 50th annual bi-state reception. Every year this event is held here in Meridian and it is sponsored and funded by alliance health to which they can host and give awards out to winners of the art reception. Art...
Two-Car Wreck Near Philadelphia; Injury Reported at Neshoba Co. Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–A two-car wreck was reported at the intersection of Hwy. 21 and Hwy. 488 in Neshoba County Friday night. The wreck was called in just after 10 p.m. The caller told dispatchers there were injuries. When deputies arrived they talked to the people involved, who refused medical treatment.
Customers Cause Trouble at Philly Businesses
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–Two different customers caused trouble at two Philadelphia businesses in separate incidents Friday. Both incidents were just after 6 p.m. A man was caught shoplifting at the Philadelphia Walmart. He was being held by the store manager as the loss prevention person called police. It was unclear if police made an arrest.
Clarke County continues to investigate deadly shooting in Shubuta
SHUBUTA, Miss. (WTOK) - Sunday around 2 a.m., the entire town was filled with law enforcement after a 17-year-old was shot multiple times at a party and died. Clarke County Sheriff Anthony Chancelor confirms the body of the 17-year-old was found outside of the party on James Street in Shubuta.
Vols set to begin two-a-day football practices
Each day is an opportunity to make an impression at Starkville Academy. The discovery of the next group of Volunteers on the football field takes place for head coach Chase Nicholson and his staff on Monday with the start of two-a-day practices. Spring practice revealed some things to Nicholson about...
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