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Mike Kent named interim state superintendent of education

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1 year ago

April 1, 2023

Following the Senate's rejection of Dr. Robert Taylor as state superintendent of education, the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has named Mike Kent to hold the position as an interim.

Kent, who has served as interim deputy superintendent at the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) since 2012 after nearly a decade as superintendent in Madison County, will assume the interim title from April 3 through June 30.

Kent's role at the MDE has included leadership training for superintendents and principals, overseeing the transition to the state's A-F accountability system, leading legislatively mandated school district consolidations, and supporting the state's Districts of Transformation and Achievement School District.

During his tenure as superintendent of the Madison County School District, Kent ensured the district's consistently high academic performance, passed three school bond referendums totaling close to $200 million, and oversaw the…

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www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-05-15 12:12:16

SUMMARY: The Jackson Zoo was cited by the USDA for various issues in an inspection report, including unclean surfaces in primate night house enclosures, rust on metal doors, chewed wooden perches, improper food storage, widespread rodent activity, and an incident where a klipspringer was killed by a zebra. The inspection also found a walk-in cooler not working properly and fruit flies landing on food. Despite separating the animals temporarily due to aggression, the death occurred a few days later. The report stated that an exit interview was conducted with a facility representative.

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Columbus man pleads guilty to manslaughter

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May 15, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-05-15 11:17:33

SUMMARY: Tameron Ward of Columbus pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 15 years in prison for shooting 67-year-old Sammie Corder in October 2022. The shooting was believed to be intended for someone else, and Corder was an innocent bystander, shot in the chest while sitting in his car parked in his driveway on 21st Street North. Columbus police indicted Ward for manslaughter due to culpable negligence. This incident highlights the consequences of reckless actions leading to the loss of innocent lives.

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I-55 lane closures planned in Madison County

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2 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-05-15 11:04:55

SUMMARY: MDOT has announced temporary overnight lane closures on Interstate 55 in Madison County for bridge repair work over U.S. 51 and the CNIC Railroad. The closures will be from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., starting May 20 through May 23 and on weekends of June 1 and June 8. Drivers should expect delays and digital message boards are in place to alert of potential delays during peak travel times.

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