SUMMARY: The largest economic development project in Mississippi history has commenced with a $10 billion investment by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Madison County. AWS will build data center complexes in Canton and Ridgeland, generating over 1,000 high-tech jobs. Governor Tate Reeves and AWS officials highlighted the project's significance for economic growth and workforce development, including six community projects such as the Amazon Community Workforce Accelerator, technology donations to schools, and renewable energy initiatives. The AWS centers will be completed within the next five to seven years, potentially adding $3.3 billion to Mississippi's GDP.

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SUMMARY: The Leopold Conservation Award, celebrating voluntary conservation efforts on farms, ranches, and forestland, is now available in Mississippi. Named after conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award acknowledges exceptional land management in soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitats. Mississippi joins 28 other states in presenting this $10,000 award through collaborations with organizations like the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation and The Nature Conservancy. Farmers and ranchers in Mississippi making significant environmental strides can be nominated until July 30, 2024. Winners will receive the cash prize and national recognition for their conservation achievements.

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SUMMARY: Dana Walker, a former financial secretary at H.W. Byers High School in Mississippi, has pleaded guilty to embezzling approximately $39,471.70 in school activity funds. State Auditor Shad White announced Walker's guilty plea following her arrest by the Marshall County School District Police in February 2022. The funds in question were collected from students and staff between August 2020 and February 2022 for various school activities. Walker's employment was covered by a $50,000 surety bond to protect taxpayers. She is scheduled for sentencing on August 13 in Marshall County Circuit Court. The State Auditor's office reaffirms its zero-tolerance policy for fraud.

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