Why the push for new Jackson State stadium ‘has legs’

Why the push for new Jackson State stadium ‘has legs’

Why the push for new Jackson State stadium ‘has legs’ JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – For multiple years running, a bill was introduced in an effort for Jackson State University to have a new multi-purpose football stadium. House Bill 117 was introduced on January 7 by Mississippi Representative Robert Johnson, advocating for $40 million to be appropriated out of any money in the State General Fund not otherwise appropriated to the Board of Trustees of …

Could Jackson State get an on-campus stadium? Here is the latest push for that facility

As one of the leaders in NCAA FCS attendance annually, Jackson State has made the most of its stay at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. A renewed push for funding could bring JSU Football games closer to campus. Mississippi Representative Robert Johnson introduced House Bill 117 on Jan. 7, “advocating for $40 million to be appropriated out of any money in the State General Fund not otherwise appropriated to the Board of Trustees of State In…