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Julia Marie Gray Bailey – American Press
SUMMARY: Julia Marie Gray Bailey passed away on March 11, 2023, and is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born in 1932, she lived a life full of faith, love, and adventure. Julia will be remembered for her passionate faith, love, nonjudgmental manner, and willingness to join in the fun. She was an avid reader, played pickleball, and even parachuted out of a plane at the age of 81. She is survived by her three children, nine grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
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MDOT’s 12 days of Christmas sign contest is back!
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is launching a holiday sign contest to spread seasonal cheer and promote traffic safety. Participants can submit clever holiday-themed safety messages for MDOT’s digital message signs from November 12 to December 2. The winning messages will be displayed daily from December 14 to 25. Guidelines include a maximum of three lines and 21 characters per line, with messages focusing solely on traffic safety. MDOT encourages safe driving during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of buckling up, avoiding distractions, and driving sober. More details are available on MDOT’s social media.
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MGCCC celebrates 300th CDL graduate from West Harrison County Center
SUMMARY: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s West Harrison County Center recently celebrated its 300th Commercial Truck Driving (CDL) graduate. Alvin Felts, who passed his exam on October 12, set the milestone for the program, which began in 2017. The program averages 47 graduates per year, with many students starting without experience. It includes not only driving skills but also career readiness training in resume writing, interview prep, financial literacy, and soft skills. The program is offered at no cost to qualifying participants through the Gulf Coast Work Ready Grant. Felts is excited to begin his career, feeling confident and well-prepared.
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84% of Mississippi 3rd graders pass reading assessment for 2023-24 school year
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Education announced that 84% of third graders passed the 2023-24 reading assessment, slightly down from 84.9% in the previous year. However, a record 57.7% achieved proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA), continuing a positive trend since 2016. The Literacy-Based Promotion Act requires third graders to score at least Level 3 to be promoted to fourth grade, with support for schools focusing on high-quality materials and Science of Reading training. Students can attempt the test three times, and those who do not pass may be retained unless qualifying for certain exemptions.
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