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New military supercomputer named after Mississippi Medal of Honor recipient
SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has dedicated their new HPE EX 4000 supercomputer in honor of Medal of Honor recipient, Corporal William “Kyle” Carpenter. Named “Carpenter,” the machine can perform nine quadrillion calculations per second, aiding the Department of Defense with computational challenges. The system boasts 277,248 AMD compute cores and 563 terabytes of memory. A native of Mississippi, Carpenter saved a fellow Marine in Afghanistan by shielding him from a grenade blast. ERDC has a history of naming high-performance computers after state heroes, and Carpenter’s image adorns this supercomputer.
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Natchez author Greg Iles succumbs to cancer at 65
SUMMARY: Mississippi author Greg Iles, known for his bestselling Penn Cage series, died at 65 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Diagnosed in 1996, he lived over two decades with a smoldering form of the cancer before it reawakened two years ago. Despite his illness, Iles continued writing, releasing his final book, “Southern Man,” in 2024. He publicly shared his health struggles and delayed treatment to finish the novel. Iles was celebrated for his captivating storytelling and advocacy for justice. His passing has deeply affected readers, officials, and the literary community. Funeral details are pending.
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Gov. Tate Reeves visits SuperTalk Mississippi: The state’s multimedia powerhouse
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SuperTalk Mississippi Media (STMM) is a leading multimedia platform connecting Mississippi through digital, broadcast, and news outlets with over a 70-dial reach and an app for easy access. It features insightful programs like Mornings with Richard Cross and MidDays with Gerard Gibert, known for meaningful policy discussions. A recent interview with Governor Tate Reeves highlighted his commitment to economic growth, responsible investment, and school choice. Reeves emphasized education improvements, workforce training, and support for small businesses as economic lifeblood. STMM remains Mississippi’s hub for vital conversations, offering extensive content via social media, podcasts, and YouTube.
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Former MMA fighter convicted after breaking wrist of son with special needs
SUMMARY: Ricquan Thomas, a former MMA fighter in Mississippi, was convicted of felony child abuse for assaulting his 12-year-old son with special needs. On July 12, 2024, Thomas struck the boy multiple times, causing extensive bruising, swelling, and a broken wrist. He failed to seek medical care afterward. The child’s mother, working out of state, alerted authorities, leading to the child’s removal and treatment at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Thomas, who has 11 children, was estranged from the victim before the visit. He faces sentencing with a minimum of five years in prison. The case was prosecuted by the DeSoto County DA’s office.
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