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State Excellence Fund gifted $1.5 million as revenue sharing decision nears
SUMMARY:
Just under two weeks after Mississippi State’s Athletics Department received a multi-million dollar gift from an MLB agent and his spouse, another large sum of money is announced to be making its way to Starkville.
Bulldog Athletics Director Zac Selmon announced that a family of longtime program supporters and Starkville residents are gifting $1.5 million to the State Excellence Fund.
The gift will create a lasting impact on sports programs and provide vital resources for student-athletes, according to Selmon.
The State Excellence Fund aids in elevating sports at Mississippi State and supports the department’s future growth, especially in light of upcoming challenges like the House v. NCAA settlement.
This follows prior large gifts of $8 million, $3 million, and $1.75 million from anonymous givers in recent months.
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New marker unveiled on Elvis’ Tupelo Driving Tour
SUMMARY: Officials unveiled a new marker on the Elvis’ Tupelo Driving Tour at Relics Antique Marketplace, where Elvis Presley’s mother worked as a seamstress. Gladys Love Smith married Vernon Presley and became pregnant with twins there; one twin, Elvis Aaron, became a legendary entertainer. Roy Turner, executive director of the Elvis Presley Museum, noted the factory helped Gladys develop qualities that positively influenced Elvis’s career. The tour now has 15 stops, including Presley’s childhood home and the Tupelo Hardware Company where he bought his first guitar. The self-guided tour attracts global visitors and boosts local tourism and business.
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Ole Miss linebacker Tyler Banks earns Chucky Mullins Courage Award
SUMMARY: Ole Miss linebacker Tyler Banks has been named the 2025 Chucky Mullins Courage Award winner and will wear the No. 38 jersey in honor of Mullins. Banks, a senior from Virginia and three-year letterwinner, is the 35th recipient of the award, which honors Mullins, who was paralyzed during a 1989 game and passed away in 1991. Head coach Lane Kiffin praised Banks for his perseverance, leadership, and dedication on and off the field. Banks has played in all 39 games since 2022, mainly on special teams, and serves on the SEC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The award recognizes courage and determination.
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Mississippi joins the harvest for National Farmers Market Week. Here’s a list of local options
SUMMARY: Mississippi’s nearly 90 farmers markets are celebrating National Farmers Market Week with fresh produce, handmade goods, and community events. In Jackson, the Mississippi Farmers Market will host its first “Great American Farmers Market” on Aug. 9 with vendors, garden demonstrations, kids’ activities, and appearances by Miss Rodeo Mississippi and Miss Mississippi Watermelon Queen. Tupelo’s weekly “Four Hours of Fresh” market at The Depot features 32 local vendors, live music, and runs through Oct. 25. Ocean Springs Fresh Market offers coastal residents a European-style experience every Saturday, rain or shine, fostering community connections through food and conversation.
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