Mississippi
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NASA
Tornado Draws a Jagged Line in Mississippi
A powerful supercell storm produced multiple tornadoes across southern Mississippi on May 6, 2026. The longest and most powerful spanned five counties, delivering wind speeds up to 137 miles (220 kilometers) per hour and EF-3 damage, as gauged by the Enhanced Fujita Scale, to several areas. Part of this tornado’s destructive path was visible to the Landsat 8 satellite when it passed over the area…
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NASA
Mississippi Attorney Serves NASA and the Nation
Before Nathan Jermyn could dig into the legal frameworks at NASA, he had to answer a different call. Jermyn participated in a one-day orientation in the summer of 2023 to begin work as an attorney-advisor supporting NASA’s Stennis Space Center and the NASA Shared Services Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. However, the Biloxi, Mississippi, native shipped out just a…
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Press Releases
Toyota Drives Student Success with $5.8 Million Investment in Northeast Mississippi
Having the right tools and resources to learn is key for students in every community, but critical needs extend beyond school supplies. As part of Toyota USA Foundation’s Driving Possibilities initiative, grants of up to $5.8 million over five years to Lee County and Pontotoc City Schools give students and teachers access to innovative tools and programs designed to provide…
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Evolution Space to Produce and Test Solid Rocket Motors at NASA Stennis
NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, joined with Evolution Space on Oct. 10 to announce plans for the aerospace company to establish production and testing operations for solid rocket motors onsite. “This is another great addition to south Mississippi’s commercial space engagement,” Center Director Dr. Rick Gilbrech said. “Evolution Space gains access to critical NASA Stennis infrastructure…
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Press Releases
Comcast NBCUniversal to Donate $50,000 to American Red Cross of Alabama and Mississippi in Support of Tornado Relief Efforts
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced it will donate $50,000 to the American Red Cross of Alabama and Mississippi in support of disaster relief and recovery efforts following the devastating impacts of recent tornadoes and severe storms. “Comcast’s generous donation will enable us to serve the needs of our communities devastated by tornadoes,” said Mark Beddingfield, Regional CEO of the American Red Cross of…
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Press Releases
Amazon Announces New, State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Center to be Built in Mississippi
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 12, 2020– Today Amazon announced plans to launch a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Madison County, creating more than 1,000 new, full-time jobs, with industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits starting on day one. This fulfillment center will be the first facility located in the Magnolia State to feature Amazon’s innovative robotics technology. The company launched its first facility in Mississippi in Byhalia…
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Amazon Announces First Mississippi Fulfillment Center
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 21, 2018– Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans for the first Mississippi fulfillment center to be located in Marshall County. The facility will create 850 full-time jobs with benefits starting on day one. Employees at the fulfillment center will pick, pack and ship household consumer goods. “We are excited to bring our first fulfillment center to Mississippi, creating 850 full-time jobs with a $15 minimum hourly…
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