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WLOX revisits Biloxi’s bet on baseball as MGM Park approaches 10 year anniversary
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – Mississippi State will play a pair of games at MGM Park this week, and the games are expected to attract two of the biggest crowds of the year for the stadium that's now eight years old.
With the ballpark approaching a decade in existence, WLOX explored if Biloxi's bet on baseball is paying off.
When construction of the stadium was finished in 2015 at a cost of $36…
SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi is launching the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center in fall 2024 to train journalists in providing important, fact-based reporting for under-reported communities in the state and combatting disinformation. Named after Roy W. Howard, the center will educate students in providing reliable news coverage, debunking false information, and promoting media literacy. It will also establish partnerships and bureaus in different locations to create professional-level local content and build trust with the community. The center aims to address the news desert in Southeast Mississippi and provide real-world experiences for students while upholding professional journalism standards.
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SUMMARY: The Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute at Pearl River Community College in Mississippi held its annual Medallion Ceremony in April. The event recognized honors students from Forrest County and Poplarville Campuses, including Middle College students. Students had to complete at least 21 hours of honors coursework and maintain a 3.4 GPA to receive a medallion. Guest speakers, including students and faculty members, shared insights on the importance of the Honors Institute in fostering academic excellence. The ceremony concluded with inspiring remarks challenging students to make the most out of their education and future endeavors. A list of students awarded honors medallions was also provided.
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SUMMARY: Acadian Ambulance honored its exceptional paramedics and EMTs from its four-state service area at a celebration in Lafayette, LA. Paramedic Kayleigh Dunham and EMT Caroline Cash were finalists for the top honors, representing the company's Mississippi service area. Kayleigh, a native of Jackson County, is a Field Training Officer and recently promoted to a Paramedic Field Supervisor role. Caroline, who came from Pennsylvania, is studying to become a paramedic. Acadian Ambulance, one of the largest ambulance services in the nation, offers emergency and non-emergency transportation in multiple states and is employee-owned and accredited.
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