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USM School of Humanities Faculty Member Earns National Recognition for Poetry
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Dr. Michael Aderibigbe, an assistant professor at The University of Southern Mississippi, has been awarded the National Poetry Series Competition’s prestigious honor for his poetry collection titled 82nd Division. This accolade, which recognizes only five winners from around 1,400 submissions, highlights Aderibigbe’s significant contributions to contemporary poetry. His work addresses themes of colonialism and postcolonial life in Nigeria. Joining USM in 2022, he has received various awards, including the Mississippi Arts Commission’s Individual Artist Fellowship. Dr. Aderibigbe aims to authentically portray the struggles and humanity of people impacted by colonialism through his poetry.
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Mississippi State’s Jeff Lebby and Ole Miss’s Lane Kiffin break down their week 5 college football matchups
SUMMARY: As college football enters week five, the No. 6 ranked Ole Miss Rebels are positioned as contenders for the playoffs, boasting a 4-0 record. Quarterback Jaxon Dart has been pivotal, throwing for 382 yards and four touchdowns in their recent 52-13 victory over Georgia Southern. This week, they face a tough challenge against the Kentucky Wildcats, noted for their formidable defense. Meanwhile, the Mississippi State Bulldogs struggle, coming off a loss and dealing with injuries, including a season-ending injury to their starting quarterback. Coach Jeff Lebby emphasizes resilience as they prepare for their upcoming game against top-ranked Texas.
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Mississippiโs Republican governor pushes income-tax cut, says critics rely on โmythsโ
SUMMARY: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves urged legislators to dismiss the “myths” opposing his push to phase out the state‘s income tax, emphasizing it as essential for economic growth. Speaking at a conference, he stated that eliminating the income tax would help Mississippi compete with states like Florida and Texas. The state will reduce its top income tax rate to 4% in two years. Critics argue tax cuts could harm funding for education and budgets, but Reeves countered with positive job announcements and budget surpluses. Some legislators cautioned against drastic tax changes, referencing Kansas’ failed tax cuts.
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Several states are making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to begin
SUMMARY: As the November election approaches, states are implementing new voting procedures. In Georgia and Arizona, election workers are required to hand-count ballots, potentially delaying results. In North Carolina, students may use digital IDs to vote, while Wisconsin sees the re-legalization of ballot drop boxes, though usage varies by community. Voting processes differ significantly across states, causing potential confusion among voters. Changes also affect mail-in ballots and registration, with Pennsylvania dealing with provisional ballot disputes. Georgia’s election board has also passed new vote certification rules, which have drawn legal challenges from Democrats.
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