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Questions surround Public Service Commissioners’ campaign

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August 1, 2023

www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2023-08-01 16:26:03

SUMMARY: An investigation of public campaign finance records by news outlet 12 News has found that three Mississippi Public Service Commissioners, Brandon Presley, Brent Bailey, and Dane Maxwell, accepted campaign donations from energy companies under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission (PSC). Mississippi has strict campaign finance regulations for the PSC, making it illegal for commissioners to receive contributions from certain utility companies. Commissioner Presley received donations from Silicon Ranch, a solar farm, Commissioner Bailey received donations from Entegrity Energy Partners, a provider of solar energy alternatives, and Commissioner Maxwell received a $5,000 contribution from Midwest Water Operations LLC. Commissioner Bailey denies taking contributions from regulated public utilities.

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September 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-09-19 11:03:24

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Tupelo's Braylen Williams ruled ineligible to compete in the 2024-2025 academic year

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September 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-09-19 09:14:15

SUMMARY: Brillan Williams, a football player from Tupelo High School, has been ruled ineligible by the MHSAA for the 2024-2025 school year after transferring from Nettleton High School. The MHSAA determined that Williams’ move was not a bona fide transfer, stating it was purely for athletic reasons and occurred outside the transfer window. Tupelo High made a case for his eligibility since summer, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Williams had previously played as a quarterback at Nettleton High for two years.

Tupelo football player Braylen Williams was ruled ineligible to compete in all athletics in the 2024-2025 academic year.

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MUW partners with hospital for new nursing program

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September 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-09-19 09:08:18

SUMMARY: The Mississippi University for Women (MUW) has launched a new initiative to address the nursing shortage by partnering with Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle. This program allows Registered Nursing students to work alongside professionals, becoming student nurse residents. Associate nursing students at MUW will earn clinical credit while receiving training under the mentorship of a clinical coach. Two students from the existing nurse extern program will be selected for this new opportunity, enhancing their practical experience and preparing them for future nursing roles.