Mississippi News
Crews respond to large fire in Jackson
SUMMARY: On August 17, a large fire broke out near East McDowell Road in Jackson, Mississippi, with black smoke visible across the metro area. Fire crews responded to the scene, but there are currently no reports of injuries, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The incident has garnered attention due to the extensive smoke that could be seen from a distance. Images from the scene highlight the scale of the fire, though details on the damage and specific circumstances remain limited. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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MSU welcomes its new self-driving shuttle service
SUMMARY: Mississippi State University (MSU) recently introduced two electric, self-driving shuttles on campus during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This pilot project, in partnership with Beep, Inc., will run for three months to test the autonomous technology in a campus environment. Students have expressed excitement about the shuttles, believing they could attract more students to the university. The shuttles can accommodate 11 passengers and will have an attendant present for safety. If successful, MSU aims to expand the shuttle service into the Starkville community. The initiative seeks to assess the technology’s efficiency and integration with campus traffic and activities.
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OCH Regional Medical Center up for sale: What’s are next steps?
SUMMARY: OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Mississippi, is up for sale after extensive discussions on improving local healthcare. A strategic analysis influenced this decision as leaders seek better options for the community. County supervisors aim to attract a partner who can invest and enhance hospital services to prevent residents from seeking care elsewhere. They emphasize the need to adapt to changing healthcare dynamics and assure citizens that a hospital will remain. A request for proposals will be developed, and community input is welcomed as the process progresses, aiming for a solution that meets long-term healthcare needs.
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Brett Favre to appear before US House panel looking at welfare misspending
SUMMARY: Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is set to testify before a Republican-led congressional committee investigating welfare mismanagement in Mississippi. Favre has repaid over $1 million in speaking fees obtained from a welfare program. While facing no criminal charges, he is part of a civil lawsuit regarding the misappropriation of welfare funds, which officials considered the state‘s largest public corruption case. A 2023 gag order complicates the extent of his testimony. The investigation stems from welfare funds being misused for a volleyball arena at the University of Southern Mississippi, where Favre’s daughter plays. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.
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