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New York startup’s move to Mississippi pays off. Two of the state’s largest banks to merge: Mississippi Marketplace

According to state records, Elon Musk's company began construction in Southaven before it received proper permits. It now faces fines up to $6 million.

Mississippi wants to build a statewide health data network. It’s been here before

Mississippi is again working to build a statewide system that will help hospitals, health providers, pharmacies, laboratories and emergency medical services securely share patient health data.

National Folk Festival brings wide sweep of traditions to Jackson

The return of the National Folk Festival in Jackson showcases early Indigenous and African American traditions alongside folk traditions from Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, offering “a snapshot of the nation’s cultural fabric.”

Black University of Mississippi students wrestle with forgiveness in wake of racist gestures

One woman accused of making racist gestures outside Ole Miss students' apartment has publicly apologized. The other woman is the subject of an online fundraiser that claims the incident was a “juvenile stunt.” It has already raised thousands of dollars.

State permit board rejects appeal of SpaceXAI air permits in Southaven

The Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board denied the appeal of its decision to approve permanent gas turbines at the SpaceXAI data center operations in Southaven.