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Mississippi State granted $9.9 million to improve employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities
SUMMARY: Mississippi State University has been awarded nearly $10 million from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The funding of $9,995,345 aims to develop strategies for transitioning youth and adults with disabilities to competitive integrated employment. This grant is part of a $251 million initiative distributed among 27 grantees nationwide, focusing on ensuring access to quality employment. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for over 60 million adults with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Mississippi State is the only recipient from Mississippi and one of 13 higher education institutions involved.
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Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant appointed to FEMA Review Council by Trump
SUMMARY: Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has been appointed by President Donald Trump to the FEMA Review Council, a group tasked with reforming and streamlining the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The council, co-chaired by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, includes top experts such as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Established by a January executive order, the council aims to improve FEMA’s efficiency in disaster response. Bryant, who served as governor from 2012-2020, expressed honor at the appointment, citing Mississippi’s experience with natural disasters. The council will review FEMA’s disaster response capabilities and recommend changes to the president.
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Mississippi players ink free agent deals after not being selected in NFL Draft
SUMMARY: The 2025 NFL Draft concluded, but many Mississippi players are still getting opportunities through undrafted free agent (UDFA) deals and minicamp invites. Ole Miss saw several players sign UDFA deals, including tight end Caden Prieskorn with the Detroit Lions and defensive end Jared Ivey with the Seattle Seahawks. Mississippi State, despite no draft picks, had wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi and linebacker Stone Blanton sign UDFA deals. Southern Miss and Jackson State also saw players land UDFA deals or minicamp invites, such as defensive lineman Demeco Roland (Seattle Seahawks) and running back Irv Mulligan (New York Giants).
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Mississippi State parts ways with head baseball coach Chris Lemonis amid underwhelming campaign
SUMMARY: Mississippi State has fired head baseball coach Chris Lemonis after a disappointing 2025 season. The Bulldogs, currently 25-19 with a 7-14 conference record, are set to miss the postseason for the second time in three years. Lemonis, hired in 2018, led the team to a national championship in 2021 but struggled afterward with a 42-69 conference record. Athletic director Zac Selmon emphasized the need for leadership change to meet expectations. Pitching coach Justin Parker will serve as interim head coach while a national search for a permanent replacement begins. The season continues against Kentucky this weekend.
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