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Opinion | AI Data Centers Are the Next Environmental Reckoning
Letitia Johnson writes about her concerns with Mississippi’s growing embrace of AI data centers and the potential harm they will bring to communities.
Person of the Day | Brittany Clark: Rural Clinic Owner Helps Union County Recover from Winter Storm Fern
Nurse practitioner Brittany Clark runs a rural health clinic in Union County, Miss. In the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, she and her team have provided care to vulnerable county residents and assisted with recovery efforts.
Judge Dismisses Lauren Stokes’ Lawsuit Against University of Mississippi Over Firing for Charlie Kirk Post
A federal judge has dismissed Lauren Stokes’ lawsuit against the University of Mississippi and Chancellor Glenn Boyce over his decision to fire her from her administrative role for sharing a post that called slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk a racist.
Person of the Day | Master Gardener Don Murphy’s Green Thumb Plants Seeds of Inspiration in DeSoto County
DeSoto County Master Gardeners recently named Southaven, Miss., resident Don Murphy as the 2025 Newbie of the Year. His many volunteer hours for the group last year included spearheading the effort to offer seed libraries in two public library branches.
North Mississippi News
‘We Are Not Expendable’: Southaven Residents Fight xAI’s Plan for 41 Gas Turbines to Power Musk’s Grok
Many area residents in Southaven, Mississippi, and nearby Memphis, Tennessee, oppose xAI’s growing presence in their backyards, fearing what Elon Musk’s data centers’ operations could mean for their health and the surrounding environment.
North Mississippi Voices
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North Mississippi Culture
North Mississippi Food Providers Bounce Back, Reflect on Uncertain Future
Despite a drop in federal support, food-assistance services in north Mississippi like the Oxford Food Pantry saw a surge in local contributions that helped keep many families fed through the holidays.
