SUMMARY: In honor of Veterans Day, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s School of Visual and Performing Arts is hosting “Our Veterans’ Art Adventures,” an exhibition featuring art created by retired military members at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) in Gulfport. The exhibit runs from November 4 to December 6, 2024, at MGCCC’s Harrison County Campus Fine Arts Gallery. Art Specialist Milton Williams highlights the veterans’ enthusiasm for exploring their artistic talents, while Honors College students will document their stories for the project. A Veterans Day event on November 11 at 10:30 a.m. will showcase these narratives and celebrate their journeys.

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SUMMARY: Two seniors from the Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College at Mississippi State University, Sydney Denton and Devin Hutchins, have been named Rhodes Scholarship finalists. Denton, a double major in history and political science, will interview in Denver, while Hutchins, studying philosophy and economics, will interview in Birmingham. They are the eighth and ninth MSU finalists in 13 years, recognized for their academic achievements, leadership, and commitment to community service. Both have contributed significantly to campus organizations and social issues, reflecting the Rhodes Trust’s values of impactful change. David Hoffman, director of MSU’s Office of Prestigious External Scholarships, praised their accomplishments.

For more information about the Rhodes Scholarship, visit www.rhodesscholar.org.

Learn more about MSU’s Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College at www.honors.msstate.edu. The Department of Political Science and Public Administration within MSU’s College of Arts and Sciences is online at www.pspa.msstate.edu.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi’s Republican legislative leaders, including Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and House Speaker Jason White, are advocating for Medicaid expansion to cover low-wage workers who lack affordable insurance. This proposal, favored by business groups, contradicts Gov. Tate Reeves’ stance that opposes increasing Medicaid enrollment. Hosemann highlighted that expansion could assist about 75,000 individuals, while White stressed the economic benefits of accessible healthcare. Discussions took place during the Mississippi Economic Council’s Hobnob event. Legislative priorities include healthcare access, reducing the grocery tax, and continuing the phased reduction of the personal income tax, set to commence in January.

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