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Report: Chris Beard’s contract extension to keep him at Ole Miss through 2029-30 season
SUMMARY: Chris Beard's contract as the head basketball coach at Ole Miss has been extended through the 2029-30 season. The extension, signed on Wednesday, was first made public by Jon Rothstein of College Hoops Today. While financial details have not been disclosed, Beard's initial contract was a four-year deal, earning him $3.35 million next season. Despite Mississippi's law restricting state employees to four-year contracts, athletic foundations often facilitate longer commitments for coaches. In his first season, Beard led Ole Miss to match a program record with a 13-game winning streak and secure their first 20-win season in five years. Ole Miss is set to compete in the SEC Tournament as a 10 seed against Texas A&M.
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EPA investing nearly $29 million to identify and replace lead pipes in Mississippi
SUMMARY: Mississippi will receive $28.65 million in federal funding to replace lead pipes, ensuring safer drinking water. The initiative is part of a nationwide effort backed by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with a total of $3 billion designated to the cause. President Joe Biden aims to remove all lead pipes to protect health, with a focus on children, who are particularly vulnerable to lead's harmful effects on brain development. The investment aligns with the Justice40 initiative, aimed at supporting disadvantaged communities. EPA Administrator Michael Regan emphasizes the urgency of removing harmful lead pipes from water systems across the country.
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Electric-autonomous shuttle buses coming to Mississippi State this fall
SUMMARY: Mississippi State University (MSU) is launching an electric-autonomous shuttle service with Beep, Inc. this fall, a first in Mississippi and the Southeastern Conference. Two 11-seater shuttles will provide rides on campus, linking key areas and promoting alternative transportation. An attendant will always be onboard for safety and assistance. Restricted to roads with a maximum of 25 mph, the pilot aims to enhance campus travel and contribute to rural-urban mobility research. Beep is preparing by mapping routes this spring, and the trial runs from September 1 to November 30. MSU plans to expand research partnerships through this pilot.
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Mississippi lawmakers send bill restricting where transgender people can use bathroom to governor
SUMMARY: The Mississippi legislature passed the Securing Areas for Females Effectively and Responsibly (SAFER) Act after reviving it with a resolution allowing a vote beyond the deadline. Introduced by Republican Sen. Josh Harkins, this bill aims to limit transgender individuals' access to bathrooms and locker rooms corresponding to their gender identity. Despite critics likening it to discriminatory Jim Crow laws, the act received strong GOP support. Attorney General Lynn Fitch applauded its passage. Governor Tate Reeves is expected to sign it into law, following previous actions against transgender athletes' participation in women's sports and gender-affirming care for minors.
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