SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation has awarded a $440,000 grant to the Greater Belhaven Foundation (GBF) to construct a vital sidewalk connecting Jackson’s largest neighborhood to its busy medical district. The project will create a multi-use trail along Peachtree Street, addressing safety issues for students and staff from Jackson Public Schools, Belhaven University, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center, who currently walk on the road. The new trail will enhance connectivity, linking important local areas and improving pedestrian access. GBF’s Executive Director expressed excitement over the grant, marking a significant community infrastructure milestone.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi House of Representatives passed House Bill 1193, which would prohibit public educational institutions from creating or promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The bill aims to eliminate practices like diversity statements, diversity training, and the teaching of transgender ideology. It also requires that schools teach there are only two genders based on chromosomal makeup. Critics argue the bill would harm marginalized communities and erase opportunities for inclusive policies, while supporters believe it promotes merit-based systems. The bill mandates annual reports from schools and allows complaints and lawsuits against noncompliant institutions.

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Just under two weeks after Mississippi State’s Athletics Department received a multi-million dollar gift from an MLB agent and his spouse, another large sum of money is announced to be making its way to Starkville.

Bulldog Athletics Director Zac Selmon announced that a family of longtime program supporters and Starkville residents are gifting $1.5 million to the State Excellence Fund.

The gift will create a lasting impact on sports programs and provide vital resources for student-athletes, according to Selmon.

The State Excellence Fund aids in elevating sports at Mississippi State and supports the department’s future growth, especially in light of upcoming challenges like the House v. NCAA settlement.

This follows prior large gifts of $8 million, $3 million, and $1.75 million from anonymous givers in recent months.

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