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K-12 Education & Economy Forum highlights growth, challenges
SUMMARY: Good evening and welcome to the news at 5, I'm Karen Aery. Today, we delve into K-12 education and its impact on Mississippi's economy. School superintendents, along with business and economic leaders, gathered at the K-12 Education and Economy Forum held at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. They discussed worker availability and the progression of students from K-12 to postsecondary education. Mississippi leads the nation in students transitioning to postsecondary education, but retention drops sharply. Efforts are underway to keep students engaged and integrate them into the workforce. Notably, career and technical education enrollment, such as in Buxy, has surged by 40%.
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Biloxi's Grand Slam Jam music fest coming to Keesler Federal Park
SUMMARY: Kler Federal Park is hosting a variety of events beyond baseball, thanks to the Biloxi Shuckers' partnership with Ground Zero Blues Club. Upcoming events include the Grand Slam Jam concert in October featuring artists like Chapel Hart, Tim Dugger, and Tab Benoit. Celebrations for Independence Day will feature a large fireworks show. The park has undergone significant upgrades, including a Tiki Bar, Schooner Splash Zone, and improved concession stands. Additionally, the Shuckers introduced alternate identities like the Biloxi Beach Chickens and King Cakes for fun engagement. College baseball, including Mississippi State games, is also scheduled for the next season.
In partnership with Ground Zero Blues Club, the Biloxi Shuckers will be hosting the first-ever Grand Slam Jam music fest.
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Mayors across the state converging for Mississippi Municipal League
SUMMARY: Mayors across Mississippi gathered on the coast for the Mississippi Municipal League conference. Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway discussed the conference's highlights, including educational classes and legislative collaborations. Key issues included negotiating a manageable employer match increase for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and potential impacts of eliminating the grocery tax. Holloway emphasized the importance of strong city-state relationships and the collaborative bond between mayors across the state. Locally, Ocean Springs is addressing projects like the controversial East Beach sidewalk, recent city annexation, and enhancing public safety services, including fire and police operations.
Mayors across the state are converging on the Coast this week for the Mississippi Municipal League.
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Safe Haven Center for Domestic Violence holds 3rd annual Pumps, Brunch & Bourbon fundraiser
SUMMARY: The Safe Haven Center for Domestic Violence, founded by a survivor of domestic violence, hosts an annual event called “Pumps, Brunch, and Bourbon” to raise funds for victims. With alarming statistics showing that nearly 20 people per minute are abused by an intimate partner in the U.S., the center aims to provide necessary support, especially in Mississippi, where 39.7% of women and 31.7% of men have experienced abuse. The executive director, Annie Sanders, herself a survivor, emphasizes the importance of providing services to those in need. Despite limited funding, the center has helped nearly 200 families since its incorporation.
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.
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