C Spire rolls out 10 Starkville ‘fiberhoods’
Starkville’s quest to become one of the first gigabit cities in Mississippi took another step forward Wednesday as C Spire began pre-registration efforts for its upcoming Fiber to the Home high-speed Internet service.
Tech gurus help boost speedy Internet in schools
Needed to keep a school building running these days: Water, electricity — and broadband.
Interactive digital learning on laptops and tablets is replacing traditional textbooks in many cases. Students are taking computer-based tests instead of fill-in-the bubble exams. Teachers are accessing far-off resources for lessons.
China claims win in scrubbing Internet clean
The Chinese government has declared victory in cleaning up what it considers rumors, negativity and unruliness from online discourse, while critics say the moves have suppressed criticism of the government and ruling Communist Party.
Poll: ‘Just kidding’ doesn’t make online slurs acceptable
WASHINGTON — In a shift in attitude, most young people now say it’s wrong to use racist or sexist slurs online, even if you’re just
Presley still trying to ‘Zap the Gap’
Thursday in a meeting at the Lowndes County Courthouse, the Mississippi Public Service Commission’s Northern District commissioner updated residents on the on the latest efforts to bring high speed Internet and cell phone service to rural areas — an infrastructure many areas across the state still lack, he said.
Starkville is C Spire fiber Internet finalist
Starkville is one of nine Mississippi communities now vying to become the first recipient of C Spire’s high-speed Internet roll-out program, company officials announced Monday in Ridgeland.
Docs: Limit kids’ texts, tweets, online
CHICAGO — Doctors 2 parents: Limit kids’ tweeting, texting & keep smartphones, laptops out of bedrooms. #goodluckwiththat. The recommendations are bound to prompt eye-rolling and
Starkville vying to become C Spire’s first gigabit city
Starkville was one of the first Mississippi cities Tuesday to put their name in the hat to become C Spire’s first recipient of ultra-fast Internet access.
C Spire officials launched Fiber to the Home, a substantial investment that will develop fiber optic Internet capabilities in the state.
Florida girl was bullied for months before suicide
TAMPA, Fla. — For nearly a year, as many as 15 girls ganged up on 12-year-old Rebecca Ann Sedwick and picked on her, authorities say,
Online forums provide key havens for terror plots
WASHINGTON — In secretive chat rooms and on encrypted Internet message boards, al-Qaida fighters have been planning and coordinating attacks — including a threatened if
When it comes to technology, get proactive to keep students safe
School-age children are filling up backpacks with pencils and crayons as they prepare for the first day of school, which will be followed closely by
More than 150 accused in online wildlife sales
WASHINGTON — More than 150 people face federal and state charges after authorities disrupted online wildlife trafficking operations involving tiger, leopard and jaguar pelts, elephant
Presley announces rural high-speed Internet effort
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley appeared in Lowndes County yesterday to announce an initiative to bring high-speed Internet to rural and metropolitan areas lacking access.
Groups work to bring Internet to rural areas
Internet connectivity is spreading through rural Mississippi but there is still work to be done. Internet access needs can vary widely and adoption of this connectivity still remains a hurdle, say groups working on these challenges.
Internet sales tax bill faces tough sell in House
Traditional retailers and cash-strapped states face a tough sell in the House as they lobby Congress to limit tax-free shopping on the Internet.
Senate bill lets states tax Internet purchases
Attention online shoppers: The days of tax-free shopping on the Internet may soon end for many of you.
Columbus library helps bridge ‘digital divide’
Love it or hate it, the Internet is here to stay, rapidly permeating almost every aspect of our culture.
Once a novelty, digital literacy is now a critical skill, and libraries across the country are scrambling to get their patrons up to speed.
Music, movie industry to warn copyright infringers
Internet users who illegally share music, movies or TV shows online may soon get warning notices from their service providers that they are violating copyright law. Ignore the notices, and violators could face an Internet slow-down for 48 hours. Those who claim they’re innocent can protest — for a fee.
China’s new leaders tightening grip on internet
China’s new communist leaders are increasing already tight controls on Internet use and electronic publishing following a spate of embarrassing online reports about official abuses.
Our view: For your eyes only? Think again …
A wise mother once said, “Be careful what you do. Someone is always watching you.” It’s easy to forget this rule applies to our online activities.