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Amazon project in Madison County to be over $10B, create more jobs than projected: report
SUMMARY: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is set to make a significant investment in Mississippi, surpassing the initially projected $10 billion. During a discussion at Millsaps College, AWS’s Roger Wehner announced that the investment would yield more jobs and be much larger than stated, potentially reaching into the tens of billions. Two hyperscale data centers are planned, one in Madison County Mega Center and another near Tougaloo College in Ridgeland. The state legislature has facilitated this development with substantial funding for infrastructure. Construction over the next 5-7 years will continuously boost the local economy, creating over a thousand jobs. AWS also commits to community and educational investments.
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Governor clarifies why he sent National Guard to D.C. and not Jackson
SUMMARY: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves deployed about 200 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., but chose not to send them to Jackson despite its high homicide rates. Jackson, known as “America’s murder capital,” experienced over 160 homicides in 2021. Reeves supports President Trump’s efforts against violent crime in D.C. but believes legislative measures in Jackson are effectively addressing the problem. In 2023, the GOP-led legislature expanded Capitol Police jurisdiction and established an inferior court to handle cases. Reeves highlighted increased police hiring and new judicial appointments, noting a decline in homicides in 2025 and confidence in the city’s new mayor. He remains open to deploying troops if needed.
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Ole Miss addiction specialists urge safer choices as new school year begins
SUMMARY: As the fall semester and college football season begin, University of Mississippi addiction specialists urge students to be cautious with alcohol and drug use. Alysia Lajune, program manager at the William Magee Center, notes that partying and substance use are often seen as college norms. A spring 2025 survey found over half of Mississippi undergraduates used harmful substances recently, with 53% drinking alcohol. Although alcohol use is declining nationally, the Magee Center promotes harm reduction during Recovery Awareness Month. They recommend safer drinking practices and offer alcohol-free tailgates and hydration stations during football games to support sober students.
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9 people accused of Medicaid fraud agree to pay $173K to resolve allegations
SUMMARY: Nine individuals accused of Medicaid fraud in Mississippi will collectively pay over $173,000 to resolve allegations. They allegedly falsified income to unlawfully qualify for taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits for their dependents. The accused include Rajwinder Kaur, Kawaldeep Singh, Narinder Kaur, Prabhdeep Momi, Bobby and Priyalpreet Babber, Gurinder and Mehaknoor Babber, and Navdeep Basra. Medicaid, administered by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid, assists low-income individuals and families. Authorities say the defendants misrepresented income, causing improper benefit payments. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General investigated, with prosecutions handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Deidre Colson and Keesha Middleton.
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