Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae has announced the launch of a scholarship giveaway through the Mississippi Affordable College Savings Program in recognition of America’s 250th birthday. Ten students will receive $250 maximum scholarships. Entries are open through July 3, and students can register at treasury.ms.gov/America250.
Early voting has ended in Louisiana, leaving this Saturday as the final opportunity for voters to participate in the U.S. Senate runoffs. A recent poll conducted ahead of the Republican runoff showed Julia Letlow leading John Fleming by 15 points. However, a newer poll commissioned by the Letlow campaign showed her trailing Fleming. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan said the conflicting results indicate the race is highly competitive and noted that both campaigns continue to raise significant funds. Hogan also pointed to a potential misstep by the Fleming campaign involving an AI-generated commercial depicting Letlow discussing her late husband.
A shortage of donated blood is highlighting the need for more volunteers as thousands of Mississippians with sickle cell disease rely on regular transfusions. The Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation is using World Sickle Cell Awareness Day to educate communities about the disease and encourage increased blood donations. Health leaders are urging more residents to donate to help ensure adequate blood supplies for patients with sickle cell and other disorders.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry visited Avoyles Parish to survey flooding in the area. He described large sections of the parish as submerged and said the scenes were striking. A state of emergency has been declared in Avoyles Parish and five additional parishes, and efforts are underway to secure a federal disaster declaration. Landry emphasized the importance of residents documenting their damage at damage.la.gov, noting that many affected households lack flood insurance.
The Mississippi River in the Natchez Valley is at 37 feet and rising.
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