CONTACT: Caron Blanton
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WHO: |
Athletic Directors, Coaches from Mississippi Public Universities |
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WHAT: |
Hold press conference to advocate for adoption of a new flag for the State of Mississippi |
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WHEN: |
Thursday, June 25, 2020, 11:00 a.m. |
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WHERE: |
Second Floor Rotunda, State Capitol, 400 High Street, Jackson, Miss. 39201 |
Those representing Mississippi State University include:
John Cohen, Director of Athletics
Ben Howland, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Mike Leach, Head Football Coach
Chris Lemonis, Head Baseball Coach
Nikki McCray-Penson, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Samantha Ricketts, Head Softball Coach
Chris Woods, Head Track & Field Coach
The Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning governs the public universities in Mississippi, including Alcorn State University; Delta State University; Jackson State University; Mississippi State University including the Mississippi State University Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine; Mississippi University for Women; Mississippi Valley State University; the University of Mississippi including the University of Mississippi Medical Center; and the University of Southern Mississippi.