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National report card: Mississippi 1 of 7 states to receive A grade in financial literacy
SUMMARY: Mississippi was awarded an A on the 2023 National Report Card, recognizing its efforts in enhancing personal finance education in high schools, as acknowledged by Champlain College's Center for Financial Literacy. The state mandates that students take a financial literacy-inclusive Mississippi College and Career Readiness (MCCR) course to graduate. Governor Tate Reeves praised the requirement for providing students with necessary life skills. Mississippi's progress is notable, improving from a C in 2017. The importance of financial literacy is linked to various beneficial financial behaviors and outcomes. Other states also receiving A grades include Alabama, Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee, Utah, and Virginia.
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SUMMARY: Officials will gather in Madison County for a groundbreaking ceremony for Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday. AWS is investing over $10 billion into two hyperscale data centers in Mississippi, one at the Madison County Mega Site and another near Tougaloo College. Gov. Tate Reeves signed legislation in January facilitating this project, expected to create over 1,000 high-tech jobs. Lawmakers appropriated $44 million for infrastructure and loaned $215.1 million to ensure project completion within five to seven years. The groundbreaking event is scheduled for 9 a.m. at 108 Walker Drive in Canton.
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Months after fans called for Lemonis’ job, Mississippi State baseball back in postseason
SUMMARY: Three months ago, Mississippi State fans criticized head baseball coach Chris Lemonis, doubting his 2021 championship success. Now, as postseason play begins, Lemonis is enjoying renewed support. Despite recent disappointments, the Bulldogs are ranked and in the top half of the SEC. Lemonis is focused on SEC Tournament success and preparing for a regional. National analyst Eric Sorenson and Kendall Rogers from D1Baseball champion Lemonis, suggesting the two lackluster seasons were anomalies. Heading into the SEC Tournament as a five-seed, Mississippi State may face hosting challenges, but Lemonis argues his team deserves it. They face rival Ole Miss on Tuesday.
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SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves has proclaimed May 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in Mississippi. Residents are encouraged to express gratitude towards EMS workers, including technicians, paramedics, dispatchers, nurses, physicians, firefighters, and police officers. The Mississippi State Department of Health highlighted the continuous readiness of EMS teams to provide lifesaving care, which significantly improves survival and recovery rates. This year marks the 50th National EMS Week, celebrated nationwide. In Mississippi, the public is invited to honor EMS personnel at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson on May 21 with a special event featuring various exhibits and demonstrations.
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