SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi has partnered with Mississippi College to offer an accelerated law school pathway. This agreement allows qualified students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate (JD) in six years, saving one year compared to traditional programs. Students will complete their undergraduate coursework, then enter Mississippi College’s law school, with their first-year law courses counting toward their bachelor’s degree. Eligible students must meet LSAT requirements and apply to law school in their third year. This partnership aims to retain talented lawyers in Mississippi and provide a streamlined path to legal careers.

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SUMMARY: House leaders released a comprehensive tax cut proposal aiming to abolish the state income tax, reduce grocery taxes, and boost local sales and roadwork funds. The plan would decrease the income tax from 4% to 3% this year, progressively eliminating it within a decade. It also reduces the 7% grocery sales tax to 2.5%, introduces a 1.5% local sales tax, and adds a 5% gasoline tax for transportation. The proposal faces scrutiny regarding its potential regressive impact on low-income earners. The bill will first be considered by the House Ways and Means Committee before potential Senate review and governor approval.

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SUMMARY: High school seniors can now secure early admission into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Mississippi University for Women through the Freshmen Early Acceptance (FEA) Program. Designed for high-achieving students, the program requires a minimum ACT score of 24 and a GPA of 3.5. The Vandergriff College of Nursing, ranked best in Mississippi and 39th nationally, prepares nurse generalists for healthcare roles. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 and pass all prerequisite courses with a grade of “C.” For more information, visit the university’s nursing program website.

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