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State Board Ends Assessment Contract with NWEA Due to Preliminary Reporting Error
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to terminate its contract with NWEA to administer the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics for grades 3-8, Algebra I and English II in the 2024-25 school year and award an emergency contract to Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) to administer […] The post State Board Ends Assessment Contract with NWEA Due to Preliminary Reporting Error appeared first on Daily Leader.
Health Department Hosts One-Stop Shop Event for Back-to-School Forms
In an effort to help busy parents gearing up for the new school year, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will host a one-stop shop for required school entry/registration forms. This special two-week event will allow parents to get a copy of their child’s Form 121 (shot record) if...
Mississippi Lacks Black Doctors, Even as Lawmakers Increasingly Target Diversity Programs
Jerrian Reedy was 9 when his father was admitted to the hospital in Hattiesburg, about two hours northeast of New Orleans, after sustaining three gunshot wounds. Reedy recalled visiting his dad in the intensive care unit that summer in 2009, even though children weren’t typically permitted in that part of the hospital.
Online registration required before first day of school for all Vicksburg Warren School District students
The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) is reaching out to parents and guardians to remind them their children’s online registration is due before the school year starts. All students must register each year and those without a completed online registration will not be allowed to attend school until their registration is finalized, VWSD officials said. […]
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum wins Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Award
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor. “We are honored to be included among travelers’ favorites this year,” said […]
College of Arts and Sciences announces new academic concentrations, specialized pathways to success
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University’s College of Arts and Sciences now offers four new academic concentrations for the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts degree—allowing students with specialized interests to create focused pathways to achieve their educational goals. Approved this spring by MSU’s University Committee on Courses and...
Mississippi Children’s Museum Celebrates Harry Potter’s Birthday on July 27
Jackson, Miss. – The Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) will celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday on Saturday, July 27th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The famed fictitious wizard’s birthday is July 31. Visitors to the event will start by conducting a science experiment to sort them into...
Pickleball competition to raise money to fight diabetes
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Dr. Sheila Spann and Donna Cromeans joined Studio 3 about the upcoming pickleball mixer on July 27 to raise money to fight diabetes. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story?...
Warren County public records: July 8 to July 15
Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of July 8 to July 15, 2024. Warranty Deeds: *Joseph Christopher Ables to Joseph Christopher Ables and Laura Love Ables, Part S/2 of NW/2 of Section 24C, Township 16 North, Range 4 East. *Glen Dykes to Brad Polk LLC, Lot 34 and Lot 35, […]
All-female rib cooking contest raises $5K for Family Crisis Services
An all-female rib cooking contest in Jackson, Tennessee raised more than $5,000 for Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi in Oxford. Brandon and Michelle O’Guin, owners of Ain’t it the Life catering, met and befriended Oxonians and fellow barbeque enthusiasts Steve and Holly Jubera several years ago doing barbecue competitions. The Juberas held the Velvet […] The post All-female rib cooking contest raises $5K for Family Crisis Services appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Mullen Automotive will allow customers to retrofit new Solid-State Polymer Battery Pack, increasing EV range
Southern California-based Commercial EV manufacturer Mullen Automotive has two vehicle plants located in Tunica, Mississippi and Mishawaka, Indiana. It began EV production in Tunica in August 2023. Now the company is developing a new solid-state polymer battery pack that it says can almost double the range of its EVs, and it will allow existing customers to upgrade to the new pack when it’s ready.
Five-star 2026 offensive tackle drops his top 14 with Ole Miss having a shot
Ole Miss football has received positive news regarding several recruits from the 2026 class, the latest of which is a five-star offensive tackle. Jackson Cantwell dropped his top 14 schools, with the Rebels making his choices, including Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, and others. Rivals rank Cantwell as the No.1 offensive tackle,...
State task force to tackle K-12, college students’ mental health
A committee of legislators and state leaders convened at the Capitol this week to discuss mental health issues facing young Mississippians. School and health officials cited a scarcity of mental health professionals for K-12 and college students in Mississippi as a major issue. Sen. Nicole Boyd, a Republican from Oxford...
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