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Amazon is pouring $11 billion into Mississippi's economy, bringing 700 new jobs to Madison County and sparking hope across the entire Jackson metro area. The investment could reshape career paths for local students while keeping energy costs stable for residents.
The Junior League of Jackson brought 1,000 second-graders to climb fire trucks, bulldozers, and emergency vehicles for free. Every dollar raised from the weekend event funds 30 community projects across metro Jackson.
A Jackson, Mississippi event brought together tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members to celebrate Black excellence in technology and innovation. Panels on homeownership, land acquisition, and sustainable farming highlighted pathways to generational wealth.
Volunteers at Mississippi's Jackson VA aren't just helping—they're becoming the trusted faces Veterans remember most. From greeting arrivals to running programs, these everyday heroes are proving that small acts of service create lasting impact.
Mississippi just expanded its network of innovative schools to 33 programs, giving thousands more students access to creative, flexible learning environments. Eight schools and districts earned special status to reimagine how education works.
Amazon just announced another $12 billion investment in central Mississippi, bringing 800 new jobs and raising its two-year commitment to the state to $25 billion. The tech giant is betting big on Mississippi's workforce with data centers and partnerships with local colleges to create high-paying career pathways.
Natchez Early College senior Christian Harris, a linebacker with a perfect 4.5 GPA and 33 ACT score, has been named Mississippi STAR Student by the Mississippi Business Alliance. He'll be honored alongside the teacher he credits most with his success at an April ceremony where the top 20 students compete for a $24,000 scholarship.
Two weeks after winter storms left thousands without power, volunteers in Mississippi are making sure no family goes hungry. Extra Table and Entergy Mississippi packed 20,000 meals in a single day to support struggling communities.
A small-town Alabama rescue squad is collecting truckloads of donations for an Oxford, Mississippi community still reeling from January's devastating ice storm. The all-volunteer team plans to deliver critical supplies this Saturday after their Mississippi counterparts called for help.
A world record holder is coming home to Mississippi to train the next generation. Bianca Knight, who set an Olympic record that still stands today, will lead a two-day speed camp this July for young athletes.
Women in addiction recovery traveled to the Mississippi Capitol to share their stories and advocate for health-centered policies. Their advocacy has already helped pass laws expanding access to life-saving overdose medication.
A Mississippi high school senior with a perfect 4.0 GPA and 30 ACT score is trading potential career paths for a calling that matters more to him. Duncan Wallis, Adams County Christian School's STAR student, is heading to Mississippi College to pursue ministry.
Women who survived heart disease will model in a special fashion show that raises awareness and funds to fight the leading killer of women. The Metro Jackson event shines a light on a health crisis that many women don't know threatens them most.
Mississippi once ranked last in education, but years of focused policy changes are paying off with rising test scores. Experts say the turnaround shows what sustained commitment to students can achieve.
Mississippi has soared from 49th to 1st place in 4th grade reading scores after changing how it teaches children to read. The transformation happened without spending more money, proving that better methods can beat bigger budgets.
A Mississippi woman is changing how communities recognize human trafficking after sharing her own story of exploitation that started with trust, not violence. Her advocacy is helping train law enforcement and protect vulnerable youth across all 82 counties.
When their bus driver collapsed from an asthma attack, five Mississippi middle schoolers worked together to stop the rolling bus and save her life. Their quick thinking turned a potential tragedy into a story of courage and teamwork.
Towering 700 feet above the Mississippi Delta, the state's first wind farm is proving clean energy can work in places experts once thought impossible. The project is lowering electricity costs while pumping millions into rural schools and communities.
After months of cleanup from Winter Storm Fern, two beloved Mississippi state parks are welcoming visitors back just in time for summer. George P. Cossar and Wall Doxey State Parks reopened for reservations this week, offering families a chance to enjoy the outdoors again.
A Mississippi high school baseball team claimed the state 4A championship title in a victory over Poplarville. The win sparked celebrations across the small community.
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