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New Mississippi superintendent of education won’t be named until December
SUMMARY: The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has announced a timeline for the selection of a new superintendent of education. The application period opens on August 14, 2023, and the application deadline is October 19, 2023. The SBE plans to conduct candidate interviews and make a selection in December 2023. The search for a new superintendent began after Dr. Carey Wright announced her retirement. The previous nominee for the position, Dr. Robert Taylor, was rejected by the Senate. In the meantime, there have been two interim superintendents, with Dr. Ray Morgigno currently serving in the position.
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SUMMARY: Barnabus Aggerh, a freshman sprinter at William Carey, will represent Ghana in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Aggerh recently broke the NAIA 100-meter dash record with a time of 10.01 seconds, earning him the national championship. This achievement is among six NAIA titles won by William Carey in track and field. Head coach Ryan McKenzie praised Aggerh's talent and humility, highlighting his strong work ethic and leadership. Aggerh expressed his desire to make an impact at the Olympics rather than just compete. He views this opportunity as an honor to represent his home country.
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SUMMARY: Six Mississippi college football figures are being considered for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. The National Football Foundation announced the candidates, including 77 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and 101 players and 34 coaches from divisional ranks. Among them are Ole Miss representatives: Terrence Metcalf, Michael Oher, and Tommy Tuberville, alongside Mississippi Valley State's Ashley Ambrose, Vincent Brown, and Parnell Dickinson. The 2025 Hall of Fame class announcement is set for early next year. Archie Manning praised the NFF's role in honoring those who have significantly impacted the sport.
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SUMMARY: Keshawn Carpenter, a direct care worker at East Mississippi State Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi, has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of a patient. The arrest was made by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. The patient, identified as Christopher Hamilton, required emergency care on May 31 and subsequently died on June 2. Although the cause of Hamilton's death has not been revealed, foul play is suspected. Carpenter is currently held at the Lauderdale County Detention Center on a $250,000 bond. This incident is under heightened scrutiny and ongoing investigation.
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