Jackson postpones hearing on proposed data center rezoning
A Jackson hearing on rezoning land for a data center has been delayed until June, as developers seek more community engagement amid local opposition and city debate.
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A Jackson hearing on rezoning land for a data center has been delayed until June, as developers seek more community engagement amid local opposition and city debate.
Read moreA reminder on the website says users can search the Non-Profit Spending Dashboard under the “Reports” tab to find nonprofits that received taxpayer funds over the past five years and the state agency that provided the money.
Read moreA notice said the Disaster Service Center at the Northeast Community Center in Alcorn County will be closed until June 1. The notice said people can apply to FEMA online, by phone or through the FEMA app.
Read moreThe Arkansas Department of Transportation will hold an open house May 28 to gather public feedback on proposed rehabilitation plans for the Highway 49 Mississippi River Bridge, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.
Read moreThe Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Tom Gurley as its District 2 fiscal administrator, saying he has helped keep northern Mississippi projects running efficiently during 15 years with the agency.
Read moreThe Mississippi Department of Transportation told fans traveling to Oklahoma City to use its free MDOT Traffic App as Mississippi State heads to what the post called the program’s first Women’s College World Series appearance, the agency said in a social media post.
Read moreThe Tupelo Police Department said recent rain and wet park conditions forced cancellation of the May 29 “Let’s Ride” bicycle safety event and that a new date will be announced, the department said.
Read moreBlue Mountain Christian University said it celebrated members of its honor societies, recognizing their scholarship, leadership and accomplishments.
Read moreNortheast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program said in a social media post that it is encouraging adults to finish diplomas, build skills and create new opportunities by enrolling in its programs.
Read moreNortheast Mississippi Community College President Ricky G. Ford told the college’s TigerTalk podcast that the school maintains a personal campus experience while preparing students for the workforce.
Read moreNortheast announced Lily Benjamin as Student Government Association president, Anderson Long as vice president and Zakhia Grizzard as secretary.
Read moreA Mississippi Development Authority report recommends using direct lithium extraction and existing oilfield infrastructure to develop a domestic critical minerals industry centered on lithium-rich brines, the report says.
Read moreThe Tupelo Police Department announced Operation Safe Summer, saying it will increase patrols, enforce curfews and step up community engagement to keep the city safe during the summer months, Chief Quaka told WTVA.
Read moreCampus officials said work to repair a crosswalk near North College Street will begin May 26 or 27, weather permitting, and will close West Veterans Boulevard for about three days.
Read moreAuthorities lifted the final evacuation order Tuesday night, allowing about 50,000 people to return home after a damaged tank of methyl methacrylate at a Garden Grove aerospace plant threatened to explode.
Read morePresident Trump will convene his Cabinet Wednesday as an emerging deal to end the war with Iran draws criticism, the White House said.
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Read moreDecision Desk HQ projected former Rep. Colin Allred to defeat Rep. Julie Johnson in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ newly drawn 33rd Congressional District.
Read moreBo French was projected to defeat incumbent Jim Wright in the Republican runoff for Texas Railroad Commission, Decision Desk HQ reported.
Read moreTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton easily won the Republican primary runoff, defeating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, in a contest seen as a rebuke of establishment figures.
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