Mississippi News
‘We need to make it mandatory’: DPS commissioner wants to see drivers ed required for Mississippi teens
With data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety showing that Mississippi is one of the nation's leaders in teen-driving fatalities, one public official is looking to require teenagers to pass a driver's education course prior to receiving a driver's license.
In a recent interview on The Gallo Show, Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell expressed a necessity to promote driver's education courses in Mississippi schools while also having law enforcement officers speak to students about traffic safety.
“We're going to start trying to make a big push on driver's education and getting back into the classrooms with Highway Patrol in schools talking about distracted driving and impaired driving,” Tindell said.
Not only would Tindell like to see driver's education courses encouraged and promoted within school systems that have them, but he would also like to see every educational entity in Mississippi host a student driving program. Additionally, he thinks it…
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By: Caleb Salers
Title: ‘We need to make it mandatory': DPS commissioner wants to see drivers ed required for Mississippi teens
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/we-need-to-make-it-mandatory-dps-commissioner-wants-to-see-drivers-ed-required-in-mississippi/
Published Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:57:12 +0000
Mississippi News
WPPD needs help locating ATV purchased with fraudulent means
SUMMARY: The West Point Police Department is seeking help from the community to locate a black 2024 Can-Am ATV that was purchased fraudulently from Adventure ATV. The whereabouts of this ATV are unknown, and anyone with information is urged to contact the West Point Police Department at (662)494-1244. The individuals in the photos provided are not considered suspects in the investigation. For more news and updates, follow the West Point Police Department on Facebook.
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28th annual Market Street Festival underway in Columbus
SUMMARY: The Market Street Festival in Columbus, Mississippi featured vendors selling a variety of products, from pottery to jewelry. Attendees expressed their love for the event, citing the opportunity to see unique items and connect with friends. The festival also showcased the work of local artists, such as Rose Harrison who specializes in acrylic painting and abstract artwork. Overall, the festival was described as a fun and vibrant place to be, with something for everyone to enjoy. This year marked the 28th annual Market Street Festival, demonstrating its popularity and success in bringing the community together.
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Mississippi News
Starkville Derby helps fundraise for local humane society
SUMMARY: The world's largest wiener dog race, the Starkville Derby, has become a popular event in Starkville, Mississippi. The event was born out of the need for a spring event in the town and has seen larger crowds each year. In addition to being a race, the event also raises money for the Oktibbeha County Humane Society, with fundraising being essential to the care of the over 5,000 animals that come through the shelter each year. The success of the derby has greatly helped the Humane Society in raising funds to support their operations and care for the animals.
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