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Mississippi’s Air Quality Is Worsening Amid AI Data Center Boom, Report Finds
In its latest “State of the Air” report, the American Lung Association assessed air pollution in counties across the country, focusing on contaminants like ozone and particle pollution. The report identified several hot spots in Mississippi, including DeSoto County, where xAI is expanding its data center footprint.
Months After Winter Storm Fern, Mississippi Families Are Still Waiting for Help
Over two months after Winter Storm Fern swept through Mississippi, residents remain ineligible for individual assistance awarded by the federal government. Meanwhile, efforts to pass recovery bills through the State Legislature have been hampered by disagreements between lawmakers and the governor.
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.
North Mississippi News
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.
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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.
