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Mississippi 811 renames headquarters in honor of late founder Sam Johnson
SUMMARY: Mississippi 811’s headquarters has been renamed to honor its late founder and former president, Sam Johnson. Johnson established the organization in 1984, advocating for the “call before you dig” safety initiative, encapsulated by the motto “It’s the right thing to do.” He urged people to check for underground lines before digging by calling 8-1-1. A dedicated plaque was unveiled at the Pearl headquarters in appreciation of his 39 years promoting safety in Mississippi. Johnson passed away at 75 in June 2023 after a battle with cancer. His brother, Fred Johnson, has since taken over as president of Mississippi 811.
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Man arrested for accessory after the fact in connection to State Line triple homicide
SUMMARY: Law enforcement has arrested Drexler Johnson, 37, in connection with a New Year’s Day triple homicide in State Line, Mississippi, though the shooter remains at large. Johnson, charged with accessory after the fact and conspiracy, is believed to have aided the killer in the deaths of Rhonda Deason, Lester Campbell, and Jason Thornton at a gas station. The masked suspect shot Campbell and Thornton before forcing Deason to open the cash register and safe, killing her. A $100,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the killer’s identification. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Social Security benefits to increase, food stamps to decrease for thousands of Mississippians
SUMMARY: Beneficiaries of federal programs like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Benefits, and Railroad Retirement will receive a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment starting in 2025, reflecting changes in the Consumer Price Index from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024. However, increases in these benefits may result in reduced aid for households using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Beneficiaries must report any income changes monthly, as increases could diminish or terminate SNAP assistance. Additionally, individuals can request a fair hearing for any discrepancies in benefits calculations.
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Multinational data center company to build $10 billion campus in Meridian
SUMMARY: Compass Datacenters has announced a $10 billion investment to establish its first campus in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, marking one of the largest hyperscale data center developments in the Southeast. The project will consist of eight data centers, built over eight years, creating thousands of jobs. Governor Tate Reeves emphasized the significance of this investment for the state’s economy, attributing it to Mississippi’s pro-business policies. The Mississippi Development Authority will support site preparation, providing tax exemptions and facilitating partnerships for power supply. This initiative parallels another $10 billion data center development by Amazon Web Services in Madison County.
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