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Mississippi is investing in developing industries of the future, even as it struggles to attract them from outside the state.

Master Sergeant Alisa Promise was honored by the Hundred Club of Jackson for her leadership and dedication.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety applauded its agents for a year of hard work and dedication, highlighting their impact across the state.

Baldwyn High School senior Trezlin Arnold shadowed workers at R&R Construction, gaining hands-on experience on a Barndominium project.

DeAsia Price, a Baldwyn High School senior, spent a day shadowing at Elite Physical Therapy in Saltillo, gaining insight into the physical therapy profession.

Middle school students from Baldwyn’s Junior Beta Club assisted with campus cleaning projects, including organizing closets and collecting trash.

Maggie McElhaney and Andie Kate Ramey received all-tournament honors at the NEMCC Spring Invitational. Ramey was the medalist with a 147, while McElhaney finished fourth.

Auditions for the Northeast Mississippi Community College Fine Arts Department’s upcoming school year are scheduled this weekend, offering opportunities for students to showcase their talents.

The college is transforming the Seth Pounds Auditorium into a state-of-the-art space for arts and community events.

Land managers are using prescribed fires during the growing season to improve wildlife habitats and control woody brush, extending fire use beyond winter.