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environment11 days ago•7 min saved

Mississippi drone footage exposes xAI's unpermitted gas-turbine plant amid EPA clash

Drone- and thermal-imaging investigations show xAI operating 15+ unpermitted gas-turbine units at its Southaven facility in Mississippi, despite an EPA ruling that such sources require permits; state regulators say the turbines are portable and exempt, while the EPA and environmental groups warn this violates the Clean Air Act and poses health risks as xAI seeks permits for more turbines and expansion of its Colossus datacenters.

via The Guardian|

#clean-air-act #environment #epa

politics21 days ago•6 min saved

Mississippi pushes state-level Voting Rights Act to shield voters as federal protections wobble

Mississippi lawmakers introduced a state-level Voting Rights Act that would create a Mississippi voting rights commission and require pre-clearance for changes to election policy, aiming to protect minority voters amid ongoing doubts about federal protections after Supreme Court rulings. The bill follows broader momentum for state-level acts, supported by legal groups that argue state laws can strengthen voting rights even if federal protections weaken, though its passage remains uncertain as it faces committee hurdles.

via The Guardian|

#civil-rights #elections #mississippi

business21 days ago•4 min saved

Huntington Bancshares Completes Cadence Bank Merger, Broadening Texas and Southern Footprint

Huntington Bancshares closed its merger with Cadence Bank, expanding its presence across Texas and the South and becoming the eighth-largest bank in Texas and the top bank in Mississippi by deposits; the combined company holds about $279 billion in assets, $221 billion in deposits and $187 billion in loans as of December 31, 2025, with nearly 1,400 branches in 21 states, and Cadence’s 390 branches will be retained with customer conversions to Huntington's systems planned for mid-2026. Three former Cadence directors—Dan Rollins, Virginia Hepner, and Alice Rodriguez—joined Huntington's board.

via Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN)|

#bank-merger #business #cadence-bank

local23 days ago•3 min saved

xAI Donates 1,000 Generators to Mississippi and Nashville Storm Areas

xAI is donating 500 generators to Tippah County, Mississippi, and another 500 to Nashville Electric Service to aid communities hit by a winter storm; the generators are en route from Atlanta, with officials noting widespread outages and confirming the donations. Mississippi and Tennessee governors publicly thanked Elon Musk, who also said Tesla Powerwalls were being explored as additional relief.

via localmemphis.com|

#generators #local #mississippi

us-news28 days ago•17 min saved

Mississippi mobilizes 135 snowplows to clear icy highways amid Deep South storm

Mississippi is deploying 135 snowplows to clear ice- and snow-covered highways as a winter storm brings freezing temperatures and widespread outages across the Deep South.

via AP News|

#ice #mississippi #outages

weather1 month ago•7 min saved

Ice and Outages Hammer the Deep South as Winter Storm Sweeps In

A sweeping winter storm dumped snow and ice across the Deep South, killing at least 10 people and leaving hundreds of thousands without power, as roads iced over, campuses (including Ole Miss in Oxford) closed, and crews raced to restore electricity.

via The New York Times|

#deep-south #ice-storm #mississippi

environment1 month ago•30 min saved

Winter storm bites north Mississippi with outages and closures

Winter storm dumped snow and freezing rain across northern Mississippi, causing widespread damage and outages—peaking at about 12% of customers—as well as school closures in Oxford/Lafayette County and other districts. Officials warned conditions could worsen before improving, with FEMA declaring an emergency for Mississippi and power infrastructure damaged across counties from Oxford to Natchez, creating dangerous travel and requiring days to restore service.

via mississippitoday.org|

#environment #ice-storm #mississippi

crime1 month ago•313 min saved

Mississippi synagogue arson leaves sacred artifacts at risk as Torahs are saved

A 19-year-old suspect confessed to setting fire to Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, citing the building’s Jewish ties. The blaze damaged the synagogue’s library, melted the Tree of Life brass plates, and damaged a Moses sculpture, while hundreds of prayer books were charred. The Torah scrolls were removed for safekeeping and air-out; they will be repaired and returned to kosher status, or buried respectfully if unusable. Restoration is expected to take about a year as the community rebuilds and churches offer support while authorities continue investigations.

via CNN|

#arson #crime #jackson

justice1 month ago•28 min saved

Text messages reveal ex-welfare chief pitched personal profits with wrestler in Mississippi scheme

In a Jackson federal trial, former Mississippi Department of Human Services director John Davis testified that he and former WWE star Ted DiBiase Jr. discussed using millions in federal welfare funds for their own gain, including texting about “money bags.” DiBiase faces charges including conspiracy, wire fraud, theft and money laundering, while Davis has pleaded guilty and is cooperating. The case centers on roughly $100 million in TANF funds diverted from 2016–2020 and broader questions about oversight and access within the welfare program.

via Mississippi Today|

#justice #mississippi #ted-dibiase-jr

us-crime-justice1 month ago•316 min saved

Mississippi synagogue arson suspect: 19-year-old student-athlete linked to antisemitic posts

A 19-year-old identified by the FBI as the arson suspect in the burning of Mississippi’s Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson posted antisemitic content beforehand, traveled from his Madison County home to the synagogue, and acted alone. Investigators found a burned phone, a torch, and GPS/text evidence tying him to the early-morning blaze; he now faces federal arson charges with a potential five- to 20-year prison term if convicted.

via CNN|

#antisemitism #arson #federal-charges

justice1 month ago•35 min saved

Mississippi synagogue arson suspect laughed while confessing to his father, feds say

Federal prosecutors say 19-year-old Stephen Pittman set fire to Jackson’s Beth Israel Congregation and, per affidavit, confessed to his father, laughed about it, and described the act, calling the building the 'synagogue of Satan'; GPS and security video link him to the scene; if convicted, he faces 5-20 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines.

via Mississippi Today|

#arson #beth-israel-congregation #hate-crime

crime1 month ago•1 min saved

FBI Says Mississippi Synagogue Arson Targeted for Its Jewish Ties

A 19-year-old, Stephen Spencer Pittman, confessed to arson at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, MS, saying he targeted the synagogue for its 'Jewish ties.' His father alerted the FBI after the confession, and cellphone location data helped place him at the scene; he was later arrested at a Jackson-area hospital for burn injuries.

via The New York Times|

#arson #crime #fbi

crime1 month ago•5 min saved

Arson at Jackson synagogue prompts arrest and hate-crime probe

A fire at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, is being treated as arson, with one person arrested as the FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force assist in the investigation. The blaze heavily damaged the sanctuary and library, destroying several Torahs (one Holocaust-era Torah survived) while congregants faced no injuries. Officials condemned antisemitism and religious hatred, and the congregation plans to continue worship in a local church as it undergoes restoration.

via Politico|

#antisemitism #arson #crime

localnews1 month ago•3 min saved

Suspect in custody after blaze damages Mississippi’s largest synagogue; vow to rebuild

Authorities say a fire heavily damaged Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi’s largest synagogue, and a suspect has been taken into custody in what officials call arson; the FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force are aiding the investigation. No one was injured, several Torahs were damaged or destroyed, and leaders vow to rebuild while continuing Shabbat worship with support from other congregations.

via NBC News|

#antisemitism #arson #jackson

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Mississippi shooting spree leaves six dead; suspect in custody

A Friday-night shooting rampage across Clay County, Mississippi left six people dead, including a 7-year-old girl. Daricka M. Moore, 24, a relative of several victims, is in custody on first-degree murder charges with potential capital murder upgrades; the killings began at a home on David Hill Road, continued at a second location after an alleged truck theft, and included the killing of Barry and Samuel Bradley. Investigators are awaiting ballistics tests as Moore’s first court appearance is set for Monday.

via Mississippi Today|

#clay-county #court-appearance #crime