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A groundbreaking facility in Lowndes County, Mississippi is bringing 100 high-paying jobs with six-figure salaries while turning sawdust and wood waste into clean fuel for steel production. This $300 million plant proves that going green and creating great jobs can happen together.
A Mississippi school district just earned a special honor for preparing students from pre-K through graduation with real-world skills. Newton County School District's new designation opens doors for even more creative ways to serve students and their community.
Newton County School District earned Mississippi's District of Innovation award for starting career exploration in pre-kindergarten and creating partnerships that connect students to real-world opportunities. First graders practice job interviews while sixth graders shadow professionals in fields they dream of entering.
Lexi McClain, a pre-med student from Mississippi, just earned one of the state's most competitive scholarships for transfer students. Her next stop: medical school and a career in orthopedic surgery.
President Trump reinstated the Presidential Fitness Test in July 2025, bringing back a program designed to combat childhood obesity and inspire healthy habits. States like Mississippi and Tennessee are already on board as experts work to modernize the classic program.
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.
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.
Amazon is pouring $25 billion into Mississippi data centers over two years, creating 2,000 high-skilled jobs and transforming the state's economy. The tech giant is also funding $300 million in grid improvements and partnering with local contractors to build communities alongside infrastructure.
A basketball coach received a key to the city as she retires after leading her team to a state championship. Laurel, Mississippi celebrated the Lady Tornadoes' incredible season with trophies, plaques, and heartfelt gratitude.
A Mississippi police chief became the oldest heavyweight boxer to win a professional fight at age 60, while his best friend won his comeback bout after 50 years away from the ring. The sold-out hometown event in Pascagoula delivered two inspiring victories that had the crowd on their feet.
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.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up Konnor Griffin, baseball's top prospect, for his major league debut at just 19 years old. The team is also finalizing a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Mississippi native who dominated every level of the minors in less than a year.
Meridian Public School District earned Mississippi's prestigious District of Innovation designation, unlocking new pathways for its 4,500 students. The honor recognizes the district's bold vision to prepare every graduate for real-world success.
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.
Twenty-three women at Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women just completed The Haven, a recovery program created by incarcerated women for incarcerated women. The peer-led initiative tackles addiction, unhealthy relationships, and personal accountability through structured support and shared living.
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 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.
Hundreds of young volunteers are clearing fallen trees and restoring hope across Louisiana and Mississippi after devastating ice storms left thousands of homes damaged. One 78-year-old homeowner who prayed for help got her answer when 14 teenagers showed up at her door.
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Nine Black college students walked into a whites-only Mississippi library in 1961, knowing they'd be arrested for simply wanting to read. Their brave sit-in sparked a movement that deserves far more recognition in civil rights history.
More than 50 volunteers gathered in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to honor a local environmental champion's legacy while pulling hundreds of pounds of trash from their beloved coastline. The annual event nearly doubled in size from last year, proving community spirit grows stronger with time.
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