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Mississippi Valley State marching band invited to perform at Trump inauguration
SUMMARY: Mississippi Valley State’s Mean Green Marching Machine has been invited to perform in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration parade on January 20, 2025. Governor Tate Reeves announced the invitation, encouraging support for the band’s trip to Washington, D.C. Trump, who regained the presidency in the November election, won with 312 electoral votes and a majority of the popular vote, marking his second term. The Mississippi band is seeking donations to fund their historic participation in the event. Donations can be made online to help cover the costs of the trip to the nation’s capital for this special opportunity.
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Mississippi Senate follows in House’s footsteps, passing bill to rid public colleges of DEI initiatives
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Senate passed the “REFOCUS Act,” following the House’s similar legislation targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public education. The bill, supported solely by Republicans, aims to make hiring and admissions at public colleges solely merit-based and closes DEI offices. Opponents, including Black Democratic lawmakers, argue it undermines progress and disregards Mississippi’s historical injustices. Sen. Bradford Blackmon emphasized the need for supportive environments for minority students, while bill sponsor Sen. Tyler McCaughn claimed it would enhance academic standards for all. The Senate’s bill differs by focusing only on higher education, unlike the House bill, which affects all public institutions.
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Legislation easing public school transfer process in Mississippi pushed through House
SUMMARY: The Mississippi House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1435, making it easier for parents to transfer their children between public schools. Currently, transferring requires consent from both the losing and receiving schools; the new bill eliminates the losing school’s veto power. Parents can request transfers anytime, with receiving schools given a 60-day period to respond. Although schools can decline transfers due to capacity issues, they cannot discriminate based on various factors. The law includes a $5 million fund to support receiving schools financially. Critics worry the bill could lead to athletic transfer abuse and public funds subsidizing private school enrollments.
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Grammy Museum Mississippi celebrating Black History Month with special screenings, free admission
SUMMARY: Grammy Museum Mississippi is honoring Black History Month with special programming, including free admission for three consecutive weekends. Executive director Emily Havens announced a series of events featuring film screenings, such as the 1997 Cinderella on Feb. 9, followed by If Beale Street Could Talk and Black Panther on Feb. 16 and 23, respectively. The museum will also host “An Evening with David Porter” on Feb. 13, where the renowned songwriter will share insights. The only paid event of the month, tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Full details are available at the museum.
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