SUMMARY: The Reed Green Coliseum at Southern Miss, operating since 1965, is set for a major $35 million renovation starting in May, with completion expected by early 2025. Athletics Director Jeremy McClain has announced upgrades including a new dome, roof, lobby with ticketing and fan shop, renovated concessions, new practice facility, and enhanced scoreboard. A new club lounge with concessions and restrooms will enhance the game day experience, along with other amenities like a new entry, premium seats, loading dock, pedestrian plaza, and scoreboards. The project, approved by Mississippi's Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees, follows a 1% sales tax voted in by residents in 2019. Despite renovations, the USM basketball teams will continue playing in the facility.

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SUMMARY: Archie Manning will headline Delta State University's “A Night of Champions” event on August 1 at Walter Sillers Coliseum. The former NFL MVP and father of Super Bowl champions Peyton and Eli Manning will engage in a casual conversation with Statesmen Hall of Famer Langston Rogers. Proceeds from the event, which includes an auction and VIP meetings, will benefit Delta State Athletics. Tickets will go on sale soon, with funds going towards scholarships, facilities, staff, and program support. Archie is a Mississippi native with a strong connection to the region.

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SUMMARY: An 18-year-old Cleveland Central High School student, Jamarion Dumas, was arrested for allegedly stabbing another student. The incident occurred on a Tuesday morning just after 8 am. Police swiftly detained Dumas upon arrival after being notified about a disturbance on campus. Following an investigation, Dumas was charged with aggravated assault and held on a $100,000 bond. The stabbed student was hospitalized but later released. Superintendent Lisa Bramuchi assured the school's commitment to student safety, emphasizing the incident's isolated nature. The Bolivar County District Attorney's Office will prosecute Dumas's case.

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