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State Board of Education approves three new early learning collaboratives to serve pre-K 4-year-olds

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-03-07 14:29:47

SUMMARY: The Mississippi State Board of Education voted to add three new early learning collaboratives to provide high-quality pre-K programs to 4-year-old students. This expansion is funded by $792,500 in state funds and marks the first time a Head Start grantee will manage an ELC’s grant funds. The goal is to better prepare preschoolers for kindergarten, with Mississippi being recognized as meeting all quality standards for pre-K. The three new ELCs will serve 317 students in existing classrooms, with a funding opportunity for more schools to join in the future. Over 6,200 students will be served in the 2023-24 school year.

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Introducing our Student Athlete of the Week: Ocean Springs’ very own Mackenzie Smith

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2024-11-22 16:06:00

SUMMARY: Mackenzie Smith, a sophomore from Ocean Springs, is this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. Starting golf at just four years old, her passion has led her to become a two-time state champion and two-time district champion. Recently named MVP in the Mississippi High School Coaches Association All-Star Tournament, she emphasizes consistent practice and dedication to her game. Smith credits her success to her faith, reminding herself of Psalm 46:5 during rounds. Inspired by former teammate and SEC champion Avery Weed, Smith aspires to elevate her own golfing career through participation in college camps and year-round tournaments.

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Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-11-21 14:55:00

SUMMARY: The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staging a 2019 racist and homophobic attack, ruling that he should not have faced charges again after an agreement with prosecutors. The case, which attracted substantial media attention and polarized public opinion, involved Smollett claiming he was assaulted by two men. Initial charges were dropped in exchange for community service and a $10,000 bond forfeiture. The Court’s opinion emphasized the importance of upholding negotiated deals in criminal law. Despite the ruling, the special prosecutor noted it did not affect the jury’s unanimous guilty verdict against Smollett for disorderly conduct.

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Attorneys want the US Supreme Court to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2024-11-21 14:52:00

SUMMARY: Attorneys are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era law that permanently disenfranchises individuals convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent offenses like forgery. They argue such practices are unconstitutional, reflecting a harsh and outdated approach. Currently, nearly 50,000 people, disproportionately Black, are affected, with few avenues available for restoring voting rights. The recent appeal follows a series of unsuccessful attempts to challenge this law in court, emphasizing the racial biases embedded in the state’s voting rights legislation. The attorneys assert that the Supreme Court should reconsider the constitutional validity of these disenfranchisement laws.

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