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IHL hires from within, announces Dr. Marcus Thompson as new Jackson State president
SUMMARY: Dr. Marcus L. Thompson has been appointed the new president of Jackson State University by the IHL Board of Trustees. Previously serving as deputy commissioner and chief administrative officer of IHL, Thompson boasts an extensive background in educational administration, including a stint as chief of staff for the Mississippi Department of Education. He takes over from interim president Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony following Dr. Thomas Hudson's resignation. Thompson, an alumnus of Jackson State, is honored to lead the university and is eager to work with its community to set strategic objectives. His tenure begins on November 27.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi's Governor Tate Reeves is requesting federal aid from FEMA for Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba, and Scott counties after severe weather including 13 tornadoes struck from April 8-11, resulting in property damage and two fatalities. The storm inflicted significant damage on a number of homes across these counties, prompting the call for individual assistance programs, which could include grants for housing repairs and low-interest loans for uninsured losses. Reeves emphasized the importance of the federal support in helping the state and its residents recover from the destruction caused by the storms. Approval from FEMA is pending based upon the state meeting certain requirements.
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SUMMARY: The 2024 College Savings Mississippi art contest rewarded 12 student winners and one teacher with over $7,000 in scholarships. State Treasurer David McRae praised the imaginative works, hoping the scholarships would help them realize their dreams. With nearly 2,000 entrants, it was highly competitive. Winners ranged from early elementary to high school students across different schools. First-place awardees received $1,000 scholarships, second-place $500, and third-place $250, all in the form of Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) accounts. Teacher of the Year Ginger Fisher, with over 200 student entries, earned a $200 prize.
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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency provided an initial report on severe weather damage from Thursday. One person was injured in Rankin County, and there was property damage in Hinds, Lowndes, and Rankin counties. Over 35,000 customers lost power; the worst-affected counties included Rankin and Hinds. Power restoration efforts decreased outages from 64,000. Governor Reeves thanked emergency personnel and crews for their work. A power outage at the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant in Ridgeland led to a boil water advisory in Jackson, now recovering quicker than in the past. Mayor Lumumba declared a State of Emergency, with reviews every seven days.
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