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Mississippi student achievement scores reach all-time high in 2023
SUMMARY: Student achievement reading scores in mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA), science, and U.S. History have reached an all-time high in Mississippi, according to the latest results from the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP). The overall percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced has reached historic highs, with 52.6 percent in mathematics, 46.7 percent in ELA, 59.4 percent in science, and 71.4 percent in U.S. History. These results show a rebound from the pandemic-related drop in student achievement in 2021, and student achievement has resumed pre-pandemic momentum. The assessment results contribute to schools' annual accountability grades.
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Southern Miss AD Jeremy McClain appointed to Division I Baseball Committee
SUMMARY: Southern Miss Athletic Director Jeremy McClain has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee. His term will run from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2028. McClain's responsibilities include selecting, seeding, and bracketing teams for the 64-team NCAA Tournament. He will also oversee general operations of the championship and provide input on sport-specific legislation. McClain's appointment followed a nomination by the Sun Belt Conference, representing a broad range of Division I teams. His goal is to support coaches and student-athletes in promoting college baseball.
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Alleged gunman behind Mother’s Day triple homicide in Ridgeland killed by police in Arizona
SUMMARY: The primary suspect in a Mother's Day triple homicide in Ridgeland, Ivory James Welch III, was shot and killed by police in Arizona. The Ridgeland Police Chief confirmed Welch as the gunman who killed Crystal Lynn Welch, Vicky Renee Welch, and Ida Thomas Welch in a home at 7146 Old Canton Road. An arrest warrant was issued, and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force searched for Welch. Authorities cornered him in Arizona where he fired at troopers and was killed in return fire. The incident's motive remains undisclosed. Police Chief Myers praised teamwork and media relations for enabling swift justice.
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith applaud Senate passage of wildlife conservation bill
SUMMARY: The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024 aimed at conserving wildlife in Mississippi and other states. The bipartisanship-supported bill focuses on fighting wildlife diseases like chronic wasting disease (CWD), addressing livestock predation, managing invasive species, and maintaining agriculture-related programs. Key provisions include reauthorizing the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and reinstating the Black Vulture Livestock Protection Program. Endorsed by various conservation and sportsmen groups, it's now under the U.S. House of Representatives' consideration. Mississippi Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, both Republicans, co-sponsored the legislation.
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