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‘It’s something practical’: Senator speaks on law allowing sign language classes to count toward high school graduation
SUMMARY: Mississippi has implemented a new law allowing sign language to be taken as a foreign language credit in public schools. Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2339, aimed at enriching the curriculum and possibly aiding retention compared to traditional foreign language courses. Mississippi currently has 22 certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, fewer than some neighboring states. ASL educators, like Ole Miss instructor Ronda Bryan, believe the law will not only create job opportunities but also enhance the connection between the deaf community and society at large. The law's advocates are hopeful that it will encourage more students to learn sign language, fostering inclusivity and accessibility.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi's legislative session concluded with key decisions including a new $7.9 billion budget and the passage of the Mississippi Student Funding Formula, revamping public education funding. Controversial topics like Medicaid expansion, ballot initiative restoration, and mobile sports betting fell through. Other notable legislation includes sign language recognition in schools, mandatory driver's education, adjustments to public employees' retirement system contributions, and digital search warrant procedures. The legislature also tackled issues related to gender identity in public facilities, expedited medical care authorization, road and bridge funding, death benefits for first responders, a Purple Alert system for missing persons with cognitive disabilities, and the designation of new state symbols.
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SUMMARY: State lawmakers have approved $175 million to expand Highway 7 to four lanes in Mississippi's fastest-growing region. Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill announced the funding, which aims to widen the highway from Belk Boulevard to the Highway 7/9 roundabout, following a unanimous vote on House Bill 1826. The move responds to decades of lobbying by Lafayette County officials amid increasing traffic and reported accidents. The area has seen dramatic growth, with Oxford's population booming by 102% since 2000 and an anticipated 24% by 2030. Efforts intensified after inviting state lawmakers to witness rush-hour congestion, underscoring the infrastructure's necessity.
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‘Anybody can jump in’: Belhaven business school encourages students to join Amazon program
SUMMARY: Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi, is set to join the AWS Academy program, providing a cloud computing curriculum in anticipation of Amazon Web Services constructing two hyper-scale data centers in Madison County. Slated to create 1,000 jobs, 800 being permanent with average salaries of $70,000, this move by Amazon marks the state's largest economic development. Starting fall 2024, Belhaven students can take cloud computing courses, preparing them for AWS certification with no prior tech background needed. The initiative includes professional development for faculty and practical skill-building for students aiming for entry-level roles in the industry.
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Mississippi’s 2024 legislative session is over. Here’s what passed and what didn’t
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Mississippi Today6 days agoOn this day in 1951
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SuperTalk FM2 days agoDriver’s education set to become mandatory in Mississippi as bill passes
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SuperTalk FM5 days ago
Festival merger in Leland sets up one major event for Mississippi Delta
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Mississippi Business3 days ago
Geartek expanding operations in Alcorn County
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SuperTalk FM5 days ago
PERS bill set to phase in employer rate increase heads to governor’s desk
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State approves $160M to expand Highway 7 to four lanes in Lafayette County
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Mississippi News4 days ago
Two women accused of shoplifting across southeast captured in Mississippi
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Mississippi News2 days agoAltercation at Mississippi police department leads to officer-involved shooting
