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Mississippi schools experiencing more teacher vacancies than last year
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Education’s educator shortage survey found over 5,000 vacancies for teachers, administrators, and school support staff across the state, a 24% increase compared to last year. Vacancies increased by 182 teachers and by 25 among administrators, while decreasing by 192 for support staff. In the Coast District, teacher vacancies increased by 57, while in the Pine Belt they decreased by 307. The University of Southern Mississippi received a grant from the US Department of Education to help schools in Jackson County address the shortage. This shows a critical need for educators in Mississippi and efforts to address it.
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WXXV Game of the Week: Week 3
SUMMARY: For Week 3 of the WXXV Game of the Week, Everett Gier Jr. previews the matchup between Pascagoula and Ocean Springs. Coach Lewis, whose team won the Game of the Week vote, expressed pride in the recognition. Coming off a tough loss to Biloxi, the team is focused on fixing mistakes and executing well. Key players to watch include Jason Glaw, running backs, offensive linemen Thomas Ash and Tyler Scoon, and receivers Darius Carter, DJ Nunnery, and Learian Picket. The WXXV sports department will be covering the game live, eager to see a strong performance from Pascagoula.
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9/11 – Warmer Than Average Afternoons and Dry Conditions Continue
SUMMARY: On 9/11, Bay St. Louis experienced warmer-than-average afternoons with dry conditions continuing. High temperatures reached around 89°F, typical for September, with lows in the upper 60s to low 70s overnight. The evening was calm, with clear skies and comfortable temperatures in the low to mid-70s. No rain was detected on Mississippi Power radar, and marine conditions over the Mississippi Sound remained pleasant. Tomorrow will bring clear skies, low 90s highs, and southeast winds picking up. A cold front will move east with a slight chance of showers northward. High pressure will build over the weekend, increasing temperatures into the low to mid-90s.
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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, St. Patrick’s Parker Talley!
SUMMARY: WXXV’s Student Athlete of the Week is Parker Talley from St. Patrick. A senior swimmer, Parker began swimming in seventh grade and has excelled in multiple events, especially the 500-yard freestyle, where he set a personal best of 5:45.61 at last season’s state championship. He helped St. Patrick win the 2024 South State Championship and earned top finishes in relay races. Academically gifted with a 4.1 GPA and a 35 ACT, Parker was accepted to Mississippi State’s Shackles Honors College for mechanical engineering. He leads as swim team captain and is active in honor societies, archery, and robotics, cherishing his teammates like family.
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