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Applications for nurse loan repayment program open Friday
SUMMARY: Online applications for the Nurse Retention Loan Repayment program in Mississippi will open this Friday. The program helps new nurses repay their student loans in exchange for staying and working in Mississippi. To be eligible, nurses must be licensed and employed in a skilled nursing home or general acute care hospital. They must also have outstanding postsecondary educational loans. The annual award for the program will be up to $6,000 per year for a maximum of three years. Awards will be paid directly to the recipient’s lender or loan servicer.
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Popular Biloxi seafood restaurant, co-owner sentenced for fishy business dealings
SUMMARY: Mary Mahoney’s Old French House in Biloxi, Mississippi, and co-owner Anthony Cvitanovich have faced federal penalties for seafood fraud. They misbranded around 58,750 pounds of imported fish as premium local species from 2013 to 2019. Cvitanovich pled guilty to felony misinformation regarding more than 17,000 pounds of mislabeling. The restaurant was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay $1.5 million in penalties, including a $149,000 fine. Additionally, it must maintain detailed records of seafood sources for five years. Cvitanovich received three years probation and four months home detention, with a $10,000 fine.
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Mississippi State’s Albert Reese named top offensive lineman in state
SUMMARY: Albert Reese IV, a fourth-year junior offensive tackle for Mississippi State, has been awarded the 2024 Kent Hull Trophy, recognizing him as Mississippi’s top offensive lineman. Despite a challenging season, Reese’s performance at right tackle has significantly contributed to the team’s offensive improvements, helping the Bulldogs accumulate 1,766 rushing yards this season. He has started all 10 games and was also named to the Jason Witten Man of the Year watchlist for his community involvement. Reese is the seventh Mississippi State lineman to receive this honor, with the award presentation scheduled for December 3.
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Mississippi College changing name, shuttering football program
SUMMARY: Mississippi College will undergo significant changes approved by the Board of Trustees to ensure its long-term viability. The private university will be renamed Mississippi Christian University in 2026, marking its bicentennial. The academic structure will be reorganized, with the Department of Christian Studies elevated and departments consolidated for financial efficiency. Additionally, the football program will be dissolved to focus resources on other sports and facility upgrades. While the decision to end football was difficult, it aims to improve overall athletic and academic offerings, ensuring the institution’s future success and commitment to Christian education.
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