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State auditor responds to social media criticism over comments about funding for college majors
SUMMARY: Mississippi State Auditor Shad White sparked controversy on social media by suggesting that taxpayer dollars should be prioritized for college degrees that have a positive impact on the state's economy. He argued that degrees in fields such as electrical engineering are more beneficial than degrees in art. Critics questioned White's authority to determine the value of different majors, while others argued that earning potential should not be the sole metric for shaping education. White defended his comments, stating that part of his job is to investigate public expenditures. A report on how the state spends money on colleges and universities is forthcoming.
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SUMMARY: The weather forecast for Mississippi on Tuesday, May 7, includes a mix of rain and sunshine throughout the state. Northern Mississippi will experience partly sunny skies after morning fog, with chances of showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon, and temperatures will range from mid-80s during the day to around 70 at night. Central Mississippi will have similar conditions, with patchy morning fog followed by sun and scattered storms, highs in the upper 80s, and lows in the lower 70s. Southern Mississippi can expect occasional sunshine with rain and scattered storms, highs in the upper 80s, and nighttime lows in the lower 70s.
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SUMMARY: William Bentz has been appointed the new superintendent for Harrison County School District, effective July 1, following Mitchell King's retirement. Bentz previously served as a principal at West Wortham Elementary and Middle School in Saucier and has a varied background in education, including roles as a teacher, coach, and administrator across different levels. Holding degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi and Arkansas State University, Bentz is a former student of the district. Harrison County, with its 22 education centers, ranks as the fourth largest school district in Mississippi, accommodating over 14,000 students.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi is set to implement new traffic regulations banning “squatted vehicles”—cars with front bumpers significantly higher than rear fenders—after Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 349. The law, which goes into effect on July 1, 2023, will first involve warnings, followed by fines ranging from $100 to $300 and potential license suspension for repeat offenders. The legislation, propelled by safety concerns, will direct collected fines to support driver's education programs in secondary schools. Mississippi joins other states like North Carolina in prohibiting these vehicle modifications.
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