SUMMARY: Mississippi is replacing the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP) with a new K-12 funding formula, which is set to increase funding by $218 million. The Mississippi Student Funding Formula will allocate more resources per student, especially benefiting those from low-income families, English learners, and those with special needs. Despite criticism over transportation costs not being accounted for, the bill passed with bipartisan support and is heading to Governor Tate Reeves' desk. Reeves, a supporter of the changes, is expected to sign the bill into law, moving towards a fairer recalculated funding mechanism every four years.

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SUMMARY: A.J. Brown, formerly with the Tennessee Titans, signed a four-year, $100 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles after being traded. The Eagles have now extended his contract for an additional three years at $96 million with $84 million guaranteed. This makes him the highest-paid receiver in NFL history, earning an average of $32 million per year. Brown, a three-time Pro Bowler, has over 1,000 receiving yards in four of his five NFL seasons and holds records for consecutive games with 125-plus receiving yards and Eagles' single-season franchise marks for receptions and receiving yards.

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SUMMARY: A student at Ridgeland High School was removed from campus after a gun was discovered in their backpack on Friday, April 26. Alerted by students who saw the firearm, educators quickly notified law enforcement. The student in question was taken off campus without incident, and the weapon was confiscated. Parents received a message from the school's principal about the ordeal. Madison County School District emphasized the importance of student safety and reminded parents that weapons in school would lead to expulsion. Law enforcement is currently investigating the matter.

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