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Mississippi Kindergarten Readiness Assessment shows students made gains
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Education has resumed testing for kindergarten readiness after a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. The benchmark scores for pre-K and kindergarteners are 498 and 681, respectively. Achieving these scores has been shown to lead to proficiency in reading by the end of 3rd grade. Jill Dent, the Executive Director of the Office of Early Childhood at the Department of Education, emphasizes the importance of vocabulary and letter sounds in developing literacy skills. Dent encourages parents to read to their children daily and ask thought-provoking questions to help them understand.
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Dr. James Andrews returns to Meridian to deliver the State Games of Mississippi opening ceremony…
SUMMARY: I was thrilled to learn that the Mississippi State Games will be held in Meridian, Mississippi, a place I love due to its charming atmosphere and welcoming people. I am honored to kick off the State Games, emphasizing the importance of youth participation in sports. Dr. Andrews and his team will be present at the youth soccer events in Meridian this week, equipped to handle hydration and any potential injuries. It's truly a privilege to be part of this event, celebrating community and athleticism in such a supportive environment.
World-renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews will give the opening ceremony speech for the State Games of Mississippi.
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The Mississippi National Guard hosts crash training
SUMMARY: Tonight, we examine how local first responders prepare for various emergencies. News 11's Anna Williams reports on a downed aircraft response training conducted by Clark County authorities. The annual exercise, involving the Clark County Sheriff's Office, EMS, fire personnel, and the Clark County Management Association, aims to simulate real-life emergencies. This year's training, held with the support of the Air National Guard, was a success, showcasing impressive response times and coordination. It also benefited new pilots and crews during their local orientation flights. Such training ensures first responders are ready for action, teamwork, and saving lives. Reporting in Quitman, Anna Williams, WT News 11.
The Mississippi National Guard along with local emergency responders from Clarke County conducted a simulated crash rescue at the Clarke County Airport.
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News 11 at 10PM_Weather 5/31/24
SUMMARY: As we transition into June and the start of hurricane season, wet weather persists with widespread rain and thunderstorms affecting areas from Montrose to Taylorville and across Chocko County. Expect steady rainfall, downpours, and some thunderstorms, particularly in the eastern zones, with rain continuing into Saturday morning. Severe weather is possible overnight, primarily with damaging winds. Saturday will start wetter, gradually drying by midday with hit-and-miss showers into the evening. Sunday will be drier but still rainy. Temperatures will range from the low to mid-80s, with risks of localized flooding due to additional 1-3 inches of rain. Expect unsettled weather into early June, clearing up by next Friday.
First Alert: Rounds of rain will lead to flooding concerns
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