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Mississippi Regulators Uphold SpaceXAI Air Permit for Southaven Data Center, Rejecting Environmental Appeal

Mississippi Regulators Uphold SpaceXAI Air Permit for Southaven Data Center, Rejecting Environmental Appeal

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has rejected an appeal challenging an air permit granted to SpaceXAI for its data center power plant in Southaven. The permit, initially issued in March, authorizes SpaceXAI to operate 41 methane gas turbines to supply power to its Colossus 2 data center located in Memphis, just across the state line. Environmental activist groups filed an appeal a month after the permit was granted, citing concerns over harmful emissions from the turbines and significant community opposition. Following a two-day evidentiary hearing in Jackson, where experts from all involved parties presented arguments, the MDEQ Permit Board dismissed the appeal. The board concluded that there was "insufficient evidence" to substantiate the claims made by the environmental groups, thereby allowing SpaceXAI to continue with its plans to operate the gas turbines in Southaven. This decision upholds the original air permit for the facility.
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Democrats slightly ahead in uncalled Senate races. See live results

Democrats slightly ahead in uncalled Senate races. See live results

Democratic candidates are slightly ahead of Republican incumbents in uncalled Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska. See the latest live results.
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Lincoln University Students March for Justice in Nolan Wells' Death

Lincoln University Students March for Justice in Nolan Wells' Death

Students and faculty at Lincoln University held a 'March for Justice' on November 11 to raise awareness and demand transparency, accountability, and justice regarding the death of Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells. Wells went missing in July after a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island, MS, and was found deceased two days later. In September, a grand jury declined to press criminal charges, and his death was ruled consistent with drowning. However, Wells' family and their attorney have expressed doubts about the circumstances of his death and the integrity of the investigation. The march, organized by Lincoln University student Keke Smith, began at Dwight T. Reed Stadium and concluded at the Inman E. Page Library. Smith stated that the demonstration aimed to bring awareness to those affected by injustice, with Nolan Wells serving as the immediate inspiration, and to unite the Jefferson City community in calling for continued attention to the case.
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Universal Services Expands Operations in Leakesville, Mississippi, Creating 25 New Jobs

Universal Services Expands Operations in Leakesville, Mississippi, Creating 25 New Jobs

Universal Services Expands Operations in Leakesville, Mississippi, Creating 25 New Jobs
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Georgia Department of Public Health Urges Flu Vaccinations Ahead of Thanksgiving

Georgia Department of Public Health Urges Flu Vaccinations Ahead of Thanksgiving

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has issued a strong recommendation for all Georgians to receive their flu vaccinations immediately. With Thanksgiving approximately two weeks away, the DPH emphasizes the urgency of getting vaccinated to ensure protection for individuals and their families during the holiday season. Kathleen E. Toomey, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health, stated that the flu vaccine is the most effective method to prevent influenza. She highlighted that it takes about two weeks for the body to develop antibodies and build immunity after vaccination. Therefore, taking preventive measures now is crucial to be protected by the time Thanksgiving arrives. The DPH advises that everyone over the age of six months should get a flu vaccine, with only rare exceptions. This public health initiative aims to mitigate the spread of influenza as colder weather approaches and holiday gatherings become more frequent, which typically lead to an increase in respiratory illness...
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Democrat Colom wins tight Senate race in Mississippi

Democrat Colom wins tight Senate race in Mississippi

WASHINGTON, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Democrat Scott Colom won a stunning upset in Mississippi's US Senate race on Wednesday after days of counting, US media projected, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith to become the Southern state's first Black senator since the Reconstruction era that
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Hattiesburg Hosts 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

Hattiesburg Hosts 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, held its 16th annual Veterans Day Parade on Hardy Street, commencing at 10 a.m. The event was organized by the Magnolia Chapter of the Armed Forces Top Enlisted Association. The parade route began at Hardy Street Baptist Church and concluded at Veterans Memorial Park. Local authorities implemented temporary road closures and expected traffic delays along the parade route to ensure public safety and smooth passage for participants. Following the parade, a Veterans Day ceremony was conducted at Veterans Memorial Park, providing an opportunity for the community to honor and recognize the service and sacrifices of military veterans. This annual event serves as a significant civic occasion for Hattiesburg to express gratitude and respect for its veteran population.
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The Latest: Mississippi elects Scott Colom as state’s first Black US senator since Reconstruction

The Latest: Mississippi elects Scott Colom as state’s first Black US senator since Reconstruction

Democratic nominee Scott Colom has defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s closely contested U.S. Senate race after a prolonged ballot-counting process, giving the state its first Black U.S. senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction
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PHOTO ESSAY: How being used as romance scammers' bait upended one man's world

PHOTO ESSAY: How being used as romance scammers' bait upended one man's world

A man's life is upended as romance scammers use his photos to steal millions, leaving him a target of victim fury.
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Grandparents Urged to Vaccinate Against Multiple Viruses Before Visiting Newborns Amid U.S. Outbreaks

Grandparents Urged to Vaccinate Against Multiple Viruses Before Visiting Newborns Amid U.S. Outbreaks

Healthcare professionals in the U.S. are strongly recommending that grandparents and other caregivers receive several key vaccinations before interacting with newborns. This advice comes amidst the current respiratory virus season and the nation's most significant measles outbreak in decades. Dr. Dhaval Desai, an internal medicine and pediatrics physician, emphasized the vulnerability of infants aged zero to six months, who rely heavily on antibodies passed from their mothers and the immunity of those around them. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that anyone around a newborn should be up-to-date on routine vaccines, particularly the Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis/whooping cough) and the seasonal flu vaccine. Additionally, doctors are recommending the RSV vaccine for older adults, with specific age and health condition guidelines. The updated COVID-19 vaccine is also recommended for all adults to reduce the risk of hospitalization and transmission to vulner...