SUMMARY: East Central Community College (ECCC) and Mississippi University for Women (MUW) have formed a partnership to create a “3+1+1” educational pathway. This collaboration allows students in specific career and technical education programs to complete three years at ECCC, followed by one year at MUW for a bachelor’s degree, and an additional year for a master’s degree. The memorandum of understanding, signed by ECCC President Dr. Brent Gregory and MUW President Nora Miller, includes 17 degree options in areas like business management, culinary arts, and information technology, aimed at enhancing educational access and professional advancement in Mississippi.

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SUMMARY: The KSG Hank Aaron Sports Academy has suspended plans to establish a professional soccer team in Mississippi in collaboration with the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) due to legal issues surrounding Smith-Wills Stadium’s deed. CEO Tim Bennett has been pursuing this initiative since 2019 and expressed disappointment over the setback. He highlighted past successful ventures with state governors, but now must focus on resolving the ongoing legal complications before determining the next steps. Despite these challenges, he remains optimistic about the potential for soccer in Mississippi by 2026.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi’s 2024 General Election will take place on November 5. Voters will elect officials including the President, U.S. Senate, and local judges, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters in line at closing are allowed to vote. Key deadlines include in-person absentee voting on November 2 and mail-in absentee ballots postmarked by November 5. Voter ID is required, and those without it can cast affidavit ballots. Campaigning near polling places is prohibited. For more information, voters can check the My Election Day portal or contact the Elections Division.

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