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Wicker: More JROTC, fewer ‘woke’ programs would solve military recruitment issue
SUMMARY: Certain branches of the U.S. Military, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, have been struggling to meet recruitment goals. Senator Roger Wicker is proposing two ideas to encourage more people to enlist. One solution is to establish more Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) centers in high schools, particularly in rural and inner-city areas. Wicker believes that JROTC participants tend to excel academically and are more likely to join the military. Additionally, Wicker argues that diversity programs and the teaching of critical race theory have deterred potential recruits, suggesting that merit and character should be emphasized instead. The Marine Corps is the only branch currently meeting its quotas.
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Mississippi yacht rocker Jimmy Buffett heading to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
SUMMARY: Mississippi yacht rocker Jimmy Buffett, who passed away at 76 last September, will be posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024 for “musical excellence.” Buffett's move into beach bum soft rock was a success, with chart-topping songs like “Come Monday” and “Margaritaville.” Fans, known as Parrotheads, supported his 30 studio albums, books, a Broadway play, and a business empire. The induction ceremony will take place on October 19 in Cleveland, Ohio, alongside other inductees, including well-known artists and bands such as A Tribe Called Quest and Ozzy Osbourne.
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Lawmakers send new K-12 funding formula to Gov. Reeves
SUMMARY: Mississippi is replacing the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP) with a new K-12 funding formula, which is set to increase funding by $218 million. The Mississippi Student Funding Formula will allocate more resources per student, especially benefiting those from low-income families, English learners, and those with special needs. Despite criticism over transportation costs not being accounted for, the bill passed with bipartisan support and is heading to Governor Tate Reeves' desk. Reeves, a supporter of the changes, is expected to sign the bill into law, moving towards a fairer recalculated funding mechanism every four years.
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Former Ole Miss star A.J. Brown becomes highest-paid receiver in NFL history
SUMMARY: A.J. Brown, formerly with the Tennessee Titans, signed a four-year, $100 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles after being traded. The Eagles have now extended his contract for an additional three years at $96 million with $84 million guaranteed. This makes him the highest-paid receiver in NFL history, earning an average of $32 million per year. Brown, a three-time Pro Bowler, has over 1,000 receiving yards in four of his five NFL seasons and holds records for consecutive games with 125-plus receiving yards and Eagles' single-season franchise marks for receptions and receiving yards.
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