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State Tipoffs Involving Mississippi Newsletter for Thursday August 15, 2024 ( 4 items )  

AG Reyes Joins Brief Challenging Federal Attempt to Undermine Title IX Protections
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 15 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined 22 attorneys general in an amicus brief in Alabama v. U.S. Secretary of Education at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The filing, which was led by the State of Mississippi, supports a challenge to the federal government's brazen attempt to undermine Title IX discrimination protections for girls and women. At its core, Title IX ensures women an  more

Alumnus, State Official Whitney Lipscomb Headlines MSU Fall Convocation Aug. 27
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 15 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: A Mississippi State alumnus and Mississippi deputy attorney general will be the featured speaker at MSU's Fall Convocation ceremony on Aug. 27. Whitney Lipscomb will welcome new MSU students at the annual event that kicks off the new academic year. In addition to Lipscomb, MSU President Mark E. Keenum and other senior leaders will welcome the newest Bulldogs to the MSU family in Humphrey Coliseum at 6 p  more

Michael D. Johnson Foundation 2024 Scholarship Winners
JACKSON, Mississippi, Aug. 15 -- Jackson Public Schools issued the following news: Jackson Public Schools congratulates the following high school athletes and class of 2024 graduates on winning scholarships through the Michael D. Johnson (MDJ) Memorial Foundation: * Jaylon Fell of Forest Hill High School - $1,500 MDJ Scholarship winner * Deron Smith of Murrah High School - $250 MDJ Book Stipend, 1st Place Runner-Up * Madyson Dixon of Lanier Jr./Sr. High School - $250 MDJ Book Stipend, 2nd Pl  more

MSU Building Interdisciplinary Expertise in Antimicrobial Resistance to Improve Food Safety Worldwide
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 15 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State researchers confronting the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance in agriculture and aquaculture discussed their work during a recent workshop involving United Nations representatives. Hosted by the Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security--which manages the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Reference Center on Antimicrobial Resistance and Aquaculture Bi  more