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Report: Mississippi 4th graders lead America in educational progress
SUMMARY: The 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress reveals significant academic progress among Mississippi K-12 students, defying national trends. Mississippi fourth graders rank first in the nation for reading and math improvements since 2013, with notable increases in proficiency rates. The state has implemented educational reforms, including a state-funded pre-K program and a focus on early literacy, resulting in jumps from near the bottom to ninth in reading and sixteenth in math for fourth graders. Eighth graders have maintained steady scores amidst a national decline. Education leaders emphasize the need to sustain momentum and close achievement gaps going forward.
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Multinational electrical engineering company announces $40 million expansion in Senatobia
SUMMARY: ABB Group, a multinational electrical engineering company, is expanding its presence in north Mississippi by investing $40 million in its Senatobia facility to meet rising demand for low-voltage circuit breakers. A new facility is set to open in 2026, creating 200 jobs. This expansion is part of a larger $120 million investment, which includes a 320,000-square-foot facility in Selmer, Tennessee. ABB CEO Morten Wierod emphasized that the growth supports the US energy transition, focusing on sectors like data centers and utilities. The Senatobia plant is notable for being ABB’s first U.S. facility with carbon-neutral manufacturing technology.
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Ole Miss, Southern Miss jump in D1 Baseball rankings, Mississippi State drops out
SUMMARY: In week three of the college baseball season, Mississippi State (7-4) fell out of the D1 Baseball top 25 after a tough 1-3 week, losing to No. 19 Troy and No. 25 Oklahoma State. Meanwhile, No. 17 Ole Miss (10-1) excelled with a perfect 4-0 week, including a standout victory over Southern Miss, leading to an eight-spot jump in the rankings. Southern Miss (9-3) rebounded from a rough start to win a series against TCU. This week, Ole Miss and Southern Miss will face Mississippi State in Starkville, while Southern Miss prepares to host UNC-Wilmington.
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CBSB weekend recap: Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss continue non-conference action
SUMMARY: This weekend, college baseball showcased mixed results for Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss. Ole Miss (10-1) dominated Wright State, winning the series 24-7, with standout performances from Judd Utermark and pitchers Hunter Elliott and Riley Maddox. Conversely, Mississippi State (7-4) struggled after a strong start, losing to Arizona and Oklahoma State after an initial 14-3 victory against Rice. Southern Miss (9-3) rebounded after a loss to TCU, winning two games to claim the series. The upcoming week features Ole Miss against Southeastern Louisiana, while Mississippi State faces Southern Miss in a rematch on Tuesday.
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