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State treasurer: Affordable college tuition ‘Legacy Plan’ now 100% funded
SUMMARY: Mississippi has improved the funding of its college tuition programs, with the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (MPACT) Legacy Plan now reaching over 100% funding after being only 72% funded in 2019. State Treasurer David McRae credits fiscal decisions and a record 27% investment return in Fiscal Year 2021 for the turnaround. The College Savings Board updated actuarial assumptions in 2020, which further strengthened the plan. The newer Horizon Plan, started in 2014, is also fully funded at 135.5%. McRae emphasizes the importance of these programs for enhancing educational opportunities and supporting economic development in Mississippi.
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Mississippi Comic Con set for June 20-22 with star-studded lineup
SUMMARY: Mississippi Comic Con will return to Jackson for its 11th year, running from June 20-22 at the Mississippi Trade Mart and Coliseum. This year’s event will feature a star-studded lineup, including Melissa Joan Hart, Randy Quaid, Ron Perlman, Priscilla Presley, Wallace Shawn, Vicki Lawrence, and many more. Fans can expect Q\&A sessions, panels, costume contests, gaming, photo ops, and displays from vendors and artists. Tickets range from \$30 for single-day passes to \$75 for a weekend pass, with discounts for military members. Children 10 and under can attend for free.
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Southern Miss, Ole Miss each move one spot in D1Baseball top 25 rankings
SUMMARY: Southern Miss and Ole Miss remained in D1Baseball’s top 25 for the 11th week as postseason approaches. Southern Miss (35-13) went 4-0, improving to No. 21, with a nine-game winning streak and strong performances including a walk-off win over Arkansas State. Despite some bad losses, Southern Miss maintains a strong RPI of 30 and is poised for an NCAA at-large bid. Southern Miss faces Louisiana next. Ole Miss (33-15) dropped to No. 24 after losing a series to Oklahoma, impacting their hosting chances. They still hold a No. 17 RPI and a solid record against top teams. Ole Miss faces Mississippi State this weekend.
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Nonprofit files lawsuit challenging legislation allowing private leasing of public oyster reefs
SUMMARY: A lawsuit has been filed against legislation allowing the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) to lease public oyster reefs to private entities. Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United argues that Senate Bill 2648, which permits up to 80% of the state’s natural reefs to be leased, is unconstitutional and threatens local fishermen’s livelihoods. The group claims the law undermines public access to the reefs, turning traditional oystermen into dependent workers for private leaseholders. They demand an immediate halt to leasing, transparent impact assessments, and more community involvement in decisions regarding public waters and resources. No comment has been made by MDMR.
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