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Ole Miss, Mississippi State basketball land big transfer commitments
SUMMARY: As college basketball transfer season intensifies, Ole Miss and Mississippi State have made significant recruitments. Ole Miss secured Dre Davis from Seton Hall, with an impressive average of 15 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Davis is part of an Ole Miss transfer class that includes Malik Dia from Belmont and Mikeal Brown-Jones from UNC-Greensboro. Meanwhile, Mississippi State landed Michael Nwoko, a center from Miami, who was a top 150 high school player. They had previously signed former Penn State point guard Kanye Clay, who averaged 16.7 points per game last season. Both teams are focused on strengthening their rosters through these transfers.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi State men's head basketball coach Chris Jans has signed a contract extension through the 2027-28 season. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Jans's base salary will increase from $3.2 million to $4.2 million annually starting in 2024-25, with additional performance-based incentives. The announcement follows Jans leading the Bulldogs to their second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, where they recently lost to Michigan State in round one. Since joining Mississippi State in March 2022, Jans has achieved a 42-27 overall record and coached notable players like All-American Tolu Smith and 2024 Howell Trophy winner Josh Hubbard.
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SUMMARY: The largest economic development project in Mississippi's history has commenced, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) investing $10 billion in Madison County. This project, set to create over 1,000 high-tech jobs, includes building multiple data centers in Canton and Ridgeland. Governor Tate Reeves hailed the investment as a transformative moment for the state's economy. AWS also plans six community projects, such as the Amazon Community Workforce Accelerator, technology donations to schools, and renewable energy initiatives. AWS's commitments are expected to add $3.3 billion to Mississippi's GDP, with construction slated to finish within the next five to seven years.
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SUMMARY: The Leopold Conservation Award, honoring outstanding voluntary conservation efforts on farms, ranches, and forestland, is now available in Mississippi. Named after conservationist Aldo Leopold, this award recognizes landowners committed to soil, water, and wildlife habitat management. It is awarded in 28 states, each winner receiving $10,000. Supported by organizations like the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation and American Farmland Trust, the awards acknowledge conservation efforts among Mississippi farmers and ranchers. Nominations are open until July 30, 2024, and winners will receive a cash prize and national recognition. Applications can be submitted via email.
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