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Southern Miss McNair Scholars Program Announces 2024 Participants
SUMMARY: Twelve undergraduates from the University of Southern Mississippi have been selected for the McNair Scholars Program, aimed at supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds who show academic potential. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the program prepares these individuals for doctoral studies through research and scholarly activities. Since its inception in 1999, Southern Miss has assisted over 200 scholars. This year’s scholars engage in various research projects, such as exploring mental health impacts on academic performance and predicting suicide risk among youth. The program honors Dr. Ronald McNair, a NASA astronaut and advocate for education.
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Mississippi House panel starts study that could lead to tax cuts
SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers are considering a comprehensive proposal to make the state‘s tax system fairer and more efficient in the upcoming year. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Trey Lamar, along with other Republican leaders, aims to eliminate the state’s income tax as a long-term goal. A bipartisan group, appointed by House Speaker Jason White, will review tax structures, while a Senate committee will study financial issues. During a recent meeting, mayors expressed challenges in funding infrastructure, with many cities relying heavily on sales and use tax revenue. Lamar suggested increasing spending flexibility for local governments on public infrastructure projects.
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Back Bay Mission & Ground Zero Blues Club Biloxi present the 2024 Musicians with a Mission
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Optimistic Saints and rebuilding Panthers set to unveil new offenses in NFC South clash
SUMMARY: The renovated Superdome will mark the beginning of the NFL season as the New Orleans Saints face the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans, under coach Dennis Allen and new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, aims to revitalize its offense with quarterback Derek Carr and players like Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave. Meanwhile, the Panthers, coming off a 2-15 season, have a new general manager and coach, signaling a fresh start. Both teams feature many new faces; Young is expected to lead Carolina’s challenged offense. As defenses adjust, the stakes for both teams are high heading into the season opener.
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