SUMMARY: The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024 aimed at conserving wildlife in Mississippi and other states. The bipartisanship-supported bill focuses on fighting wildlife diseases like chronic wasting disease (CWD), addressing livestock predation, managing invasive species, and maintaining agriculture-related programs. Key provisions include reauthorizing the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and reinstating the Black Vulture Livestock Protection Program. Endorsed by various conservation and sportsmen groups, it's now under the U.S. House of Representatives' consideration. Mississippi Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, both Republicans, co-sponsored the legislation.

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SUMMARY: The planned Mississippi Gulf Coast Buc-ee's opening has been postponed to summer 2025, deviating from the initial spring 2025 and earlier projections of November 2024. A Buc-ee's spokesperson confirmed the revised timeline but declined to discuss ongoing construction details. Road improvements, including a $15 million reconstruction of Menge Avenue's intersection and I-10 expansion, are being undertaken to manage expected traffic. When completed, this Buc-ee's will be among the largest, featuring 120 fuel stations, 24 electric vehicle charging spots, and a car wash, as part of the company's expansion across eight states.

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SUMMARY: Alfred Williams, a 76-year-old from Jackson, Mississippi, has made history as the first Black inductee into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. His induction is set for September 26 during the Celebrate Bass Fishing Week in Springfield, Missouri. Williams, a pioneer who broke racial barriers in bass fishing, was the foremost African American to compete in the national Bassmaster Classic in 1983. With nearly 300 Bassmaster and Fishing League Worldwide events under his belt, including four professional victories, Williams has inspired many African American anglers and continues to mentor others in the Jackson area.

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