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Mississippi sees record number of AP students in 2023-23 school year
SUMMARY: The number of Mississippi students taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams has reached a record high for the 2022-23 school year, with over 12,000 public school students taking nearly 17,000 AP exams. The number of exams that earned a qualifying score also hit a record-breaking total of 5,860. This marks a 14.3 percent increase in students taking AP exams compared to the previous year, as well as increases in the number of tests taken and exams with qualifying scores. Hispanic and African-American students achieved the greatest gains, with significant increases in qualifying scores for both groups. The overall pass rate on AP exams among all Mississippi students has also increased over the past decade. Mississippi has implemented a statewide AP credit policy that allows students to earn college credits at public universities or community colleges for qualifying scores on AP exams, reducing the cost of attending college. The Mississippi State Board of Education requires high schools to offer and enroll students in advanced courses, including AP classes in core subject areas. Funding is available to cover the cost of AP exam fees for low-income students.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi artists aged 21 and older have the chance to win $2,000 and be spotlighted at the state's largest art festival through the Blue Moon Art Project contest. Participants are required to submit a contemporary, museum-quality canvas (24″ x 36″) without beer bottles or text, inspired by the Blue Moon beer brand. Applications can be downloaded from the Peter Anderson Festival website and must be submitted with the artwork by October 4 at the Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street offices. The Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival will occur in downtown Ocean Springs on November 2-3.
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Mississippi has been honored with the prestigious Silver Shovel Award from Area Development magazine for outstanding economic development initiatives. The state won in the “fewer than 3 million population” category due to innovative policies that create jobs and attract businesses. Governor Tate Reeves celebrated the recognition, acknowledging the hard work of many. Notable projects include Hush Aerospace's drone manufacturing in Tupelo, Skydweller Aero's solar-powered aircraft testing in Hancock County, Raytheon's radar program facility in Forest, PACCAR's $210M expansion in Columbus, and APEX Ammunition's growth in the Golden Triangle, among others.
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SUMMARY: A manhunt in Harrison County concluded with the arrest of Bricen John Rivers, charged with one count of murder. Deputies responded to Wolf River Cemetery, where they found Rivers running into the woods. A deceased woman, 22-year-old Lauren Johansen of Gulfport, was found in the vehicle Rivers fled from. Johansen, reported missing July 2, attended school in Hattiesburg. Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in the search, ultimately locating Rivers and arresting him. He is held at Harrison County Adult Detention Facility on a $1 million bond.
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