SUMMARY: This fall, college football in Mississippi will see key rule changes, primarily targeting fake injuries. Players faking injuries to delay games will now result in their team being charged a timeout if a medical evaluation occurs after the next play’s ball is spotted. If no timeouts remain, a 5-yard penalty will be imposed. Additionally, overtime rules change, allowing one timeout per team starting at the third overtime. The NCAA will simplify instant replay announcements and introduce stricter regulations on scrimmage formations. Other changes include penalties for distracting signals and the option for coach-to-player communication in the Football Championship Subdivision.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State University (MSU) and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety have formalized a partnership to enhance forensic investigations in the state. The agreement involves collaboration on assessments related to human remains, exhumations, and skeletal identification. MSU President Mark E. Keenum emphasized the university’s role in providing essential forensic science expertise and resources. The partnership aims to develop protocols for recovery and analysis, improve communication on forensic investigations, and review methodologies to meet legal and scientific standards. This collaboration is expected to address the shortage of forensic science professionals and enhance public safety across Mississippi.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Justice has dismissed a lawsuit against the Mississippi Senate for alleged pay discrimination filed by former staff attorney Kristie Metcalfe, who claimed she was paid significantly less than her white colleagues during her tenure from 2011-19. The lawsuit had been initiated in the final days of the Biden administration, stating that Metcalfe earned $55,000, while her peers made up to $121,800, and received substantial raises shortly after her hiring. The dismissal, announced by Trump-appointed officials, did not provide specific reasons, although state attorneys argued that Metcalfe was not covered by civil rights laws.

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