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A Ridgeland developer filed a petition seeking a declaration that a proposed 350-megawatt gas plant, AI data center and semiconductor fab are exempt from state regulation, court filings show. The petition contains no evidence of built facilities, named tenants or financing agreements, the filing says.
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Nearly 76% of third graders in Mississippi passed their reading assessment on the first try, a minor decrease from the previous year but consistent with the four-year average, according to state officials.
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U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the Nursing Is a Professional Degree Act to restore federal loan limits for post-baccalaureate nursing students after a Department of Education reclassification, they said.
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The Mississippi Department of Education launched a Bridge to Career course to prepare seniors for college and careers, a teacher who piloted the program said. About 2,914 seniors — roughly 10% — leave high school without diplomas, Get 2 College reported.
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The Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi reported three break-ins within a week, saying medicines, cleaning supplies and equipment were stolen and damage was done to fencing and lighting.
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Belhaven University’s softball team secured its spot in the NCAA Division III World Series with a 10-2 win over Wisconsin-Oshkosh, marking their second trip to the national championship in three years.
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Mississippi State’s season-ending loss to Georgia in the SEC Tournament follows a win over Missouri. Georgia advances as the tournament’s top seed.
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Mississippi State was knocked out of the SEC Tournament by Georgia and now awaits word on whether it will host an NCAA regional, analysts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said.
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Mississippi has released a comprehensive AI educational framework aimed at guiding students and workers in understanding and applying artificial intelligence, making the state a leader in AI readiness.
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The Mississippi Department of Human Services said Wednesday it will add $5 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds to expand child-care vouchers for low-income families.
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