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“This is insane execution speed by xAI and the state of Mississippi. We are grateful to Governor Reeves for his support of building xAI at warp speed,” Elon Musk said.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) joined xAI Thursday in Southaven to announce Mississippi’s largest corporate investment to date.
xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by billionaire businessman Elon Musk, is locating a data center in Southaven to be known as MACROHARDRR.
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Senator Lydia Chassaniol believes the measure will pass again this session and Governor Tate Reeves will support the legislation with the accompanying budget bills.
State Senator Lydia Chassaniol (R), chair of the Senate Tourism Committee, brought back a bill on Tuesday that aims to create a standalone Mississippi Department of Tourism.
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Below is an opinion column by Kimberly Ross:
Neither Renee Good nor Jonathan Ross should be political pawns. One person is dead, the other person has to live with the knowledge he took her life, and a country that has been sitting on a tinderbox inches ever closer to explosion.
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The FBI’s affidavit against Spencer Pittman in the Beth Israel fire lays out damning details and also provides clues as to Pittman’s motives. A particular phrase used by Pittman appears frequently in anti-semitic propaganda from internet provocateurs like Nick Fuentes.
Jackson, Miss. — On Monday, Stephen Spencer Pittman, 19, appeared via Zoom from a hospital bed, for his initial court appearance in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.
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“We believe that everyone should feel their tax dollars are going towards worthwhile endeavors,” Senator Tyler McCaughn said.
A Senate committee responsible for restructuring and improving the efficiency of Mississippi state government met Monday to hear suggestions on how two agencies could reduce waste and save taxpayers’ money.
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Higgins, who was abruptly removed from his longtime position with the Golden Triangle Development LINK in August, said his role is to help provide a road map that will lead to exponential growth of Tate County.
On Monday, the Tate County Board of Supervisors and the Tate County Economic Development Foundation announced an agreement with 2EQLAST Consulting, led by Joe Max Higgins, to head the Tate County EDF team.
2EQLAST stands for “Second Equals Last.”
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In a state known for storytelling, it feels fitting that one of Mississippi’s most meaningful businesses isn’t about writing new stories—but about making sure the old ones are never lost.
There are places in Mississippi where time doesn’t rush you. Where history isn’t tucked behind glass or sealed away in archives, but still shows up every morning for work. Where stories aren’t just told—they’re repaired, rebound, and sent back into the world to keep living.
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“If our Congressman’s 33 years in office had helped build up this district, built wealth and health in this district, there’d be no need for change,” Turnage asserts.
Evan Turnage, the former chief counsel to U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), has teamed up with the same ad team that helped Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, win the New York mayor’s race in 2025.
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Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
Republican lawmakers will have to decide whether to stand with the president popular among their voters or buck Trump in favor of groups like the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Robert St. John talks Carnival. He says king cakes are subjective. Everyone has an opinion. He has several strong ones.
Most people who aren’t from around here don’t realize how much Mardi Gras matters in my hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
Completeness can’t be constructed by human effort; it is a gift of God. It is divine power via grace.
Imagine having your whole life before you; you and your friends are the best and brightest in all the land. Suddenly, your nation is toppled and you are enslaved, forced into serving pagans.
What to do?
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The congregation at Beth Israel must rebuild after an arsonist’s fire damaged large portions of the largest Jewish synagogue in Mississippi.
Jackson, Mississippi — Before the sun rose on Saturday, January 10, 2026, fire and billowing smoke spread through the Beth Israel synagogue. Fire crews responded to an emergency call after 3 a.m. After extinguishing the blaze, they determined it had been set by an arsonist.
Founded in 1860, Beth Israel is the capital city’s only synagogue. It is the largest Jewish house of worship in Mississippi.
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ELLIOTT — Richard Earl Smith, age 59, of Elliott, formerly of Cascilla, passed away Sunday, January 11.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, at Elliott Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada.
He is survived by his wife, Myra Newcomb Smith of Elliott; father, Willard Earl Smith of Cascilla; three daughters, Melonie Smith McDonald of Grenada, Courtney Taylor of Southaven and Devan Williams of Elliott; two sisters, a brother, and three grandchildren.
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One of the Southeast's top economic development executives will take the reins of the Tate County Economic Development Foundation.
The Tate County Board of Supervisors and the Tate County Economic Development Foundation have announced the hiring of Joe Max Higgins to fill the vacancy in the community’s community’s economic and industrial development organization.
The announcement was made Monday night following a meeting of the EDF Board and community stakeholders.
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From left, Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center Board Chair Everett B. Penn, Executive Director Dr. Sharon Hill and Glendora Mayor Johnny B. Thomas stand in front of a Glendora banner. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)
GLENDORA — The Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center (ETHIC) here has added a new 14-member board of directors, experts with local and national connections, after recently hiring Dr. Sharon Hill as executive director.
Glendora Mayor Johnny B. Thomas, who founded the ETHIC in 2005 and has since led several successful grant efforts to grow and maintain the site, has been named honorary board member.
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JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Sally Kay (Roberson) Knott, age 68, passed away Saturday, January 3, at her home.
Formerly of Charleston, her family the Roberson Hardware store.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Knott of Jacksonville, N.C.; her daughters, Mary Helmkamp of Cary, N.C. and Becca Abeyounis of Leland, N.C.; her son, Mikey Knott of Seattle, Wash.; four sisters, a brother and two grandchildren.
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Robert St. John talks Carnival. He says king cakes are subjective. Everyone has an opinion. He has several strong ones.
Most people who aren’t from around here don’t realize how much Mardi Gras matters in my hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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OAKLAND — Patsy Burt Williams, age 91, passed away Tuesday, January 6.
Graveside services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10, at Oakland Cemetery in Oakland with Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her son, Burt Williams of Tulsa, Okla.; her daughter, Cindy Williams Walker of Memphis; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
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BATESVILLE — Jean Arwood Howell, age 92, passed away Sunday, January 11, at her home in Batesville.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville with interment following at Forrest Memorial Park.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bro. Eugene Howell.
She is survived by her sons, David Howell and Larry Howell, both of Batesville, and Roger Howell of Enid; 10 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
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