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New ambulance service to start in Harrison County for first time in 50 years
SUMMARY: Acadian Ambulance Service will start 911 emergency services in Harrison County and several cities on May 1, 2024. They will operate a fleet of 13 ambulances, including specialized vehicles for bariatric patients and advanced care. Their service includes stations and rapid response points throughout the area, and they will offer a Quick Response Vehicle for rural emergencies. Acadian is CAAS-accredited and has verified its 911 system and Lifenet EKG communication with Memorial Hospital. They're offering EMT training and membership benefits to residents, and current AMR members will get a free Acadian membership until August 31, 2024.
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Mississippi college baseball players earn all-conference honors
SUMMARY: As postseason college baseball begins, standout players from Mississippi schools are being recognized. From the Southeastern Conference (SEC), Mississippi State's David Mershon and Khal Stephen earned first-team All-SEC honors, while Dakota Jordan made the second team. Ole Miss's Andrew Fischer was named to the second team. In the Sun Belt, Southern Miss had five players honored: Billy Oldham and Slade Wilks on the first team, and Ozzie Pratt, Dalton McIntyre, and Niko Mazza on the second team. The Southwestern Athletic Conference, including Jackson State, Alcorn State, and Mississippi Valley State, hasn't announced its all-conference teams yet.
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Report: Chris Jans signs extension as Mississippi State basketball coach
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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Officials break ground at $10B Amazon Web Services project in Madison County
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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