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AccelerateMS promotes from within, naming Dr. Courtney Taylor new executive director
SUMMARY: Dr. Courtney Taylor has been promoted to Executive Director of Mississippi’s workforce development office, AccelerateMS. Formerly the deputy director, she has been instrumental in developing the workforce and enhancing the state’s economic health since November 2021. Governor Tate Reeves praised Taylor’s leadership skills and past contributions to workforce training. Taylor, with over 15 years of experience in higher education and workforce development, including roles at East Mississippi Community College and the Alabama Community College System, holds advanced degrees in business and human capital development. She will replace Ryan Miller on March 16, as he moves to a new role as CEO of the Oxford-Lafayette Economic Development Foundation.
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Pepsi Pops returning to Ridgeland on May 9, promising symphonic outdoor fun
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Pepsi Pops concert is set for May 9 at Old Trace Park, celebrating its 44th year. This outdoor event features a variety of music, including Broadway hits and tributes to Elvis Presley, complemented by food from local vendors and a fireworks finale. Attendees can enjoy performances by the Mississippi Youth Symphony Orchestra and David Keary & Friends before the main show at 7:30 p.m., emceed by WLBT’s Maggie Wade and restaurateur Jeff Good. Tickets are $15 in advance, with special rates for students and VIP parking available. Picnicking is encouraged, although glass and alcohol are not allowed.
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Tyler Perry’s new Netflix series about a Mississippi lieutenant governor
SUMMARY: Tyler Perry’s new Netflix comedy series, *She The People*, will be set in Mississippi, following the story of Antoinette Dunkerson (played by Terri J. Vaughn), the state’s first Black female lieutenant governor. The series explores her efforts to navigate a sexist, condescending governor while managing her family’s newfound public life. Mississippi has never had a Black or Black female lieutenant governor, though it has had two female lieutenant governors. Produced by Niya Palmer, Vaughn, and Keisha Lance Bottoms, the series will release its first eight episodes on May 22, with the second batch airing on August 14.
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Gov. Tate Reeves vetoes legislation reforming CON laws, cites willingness to negotiate with lawmakers
SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves has vetoed House Bill 569, intended to reform Mississippi’s certificate of need (CON) laws, which require healthcare providers to obtain government approval for significant expenditures. The bill aimed to raise the expenditure thresholds and assess exemptions for small hospitals regarding dialysis centers. Reeves opposed it due to a late amendment by Senator Hob Bryan, which he argued violated the separation of powers and interfered with ongoing litigation involving specific hospitals. While Reeves supports CON reform, he insists that any changes must be equally applied. He may address the issue in an upcoming special session focused on the state budget.
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