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Mississippi sees record number of AP students in 2023-23 school year

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9 months ago

September 25, 2023

www.supertalk.fm – Alyssa Arbuckle – 2023-09-25 17:15:12

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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Murder suspect arrested following manhunt in Harrison County

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July 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Kelly Bennett – 2024-07-04 11:22:58

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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Police thwart Smith County man’s murder-for-hire plot

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July 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-07-04 10:45:55

SUMMARY: A Smith County man, Randall Hutchinson, was arrested last Sunday for his involvement in a murder-for-hire plot targeting two individuals. The Smith County Sheriff's Office caught Hutchinson on June 23 as he attempted to flee. He had allegedly offered $12,000 to an unnamed individual to execute the murders, providing them with a firearm, gloves, and ammunition. Sheriff Joel Houston confirmed that investigators' swift actions prevented a possible tragedy. Hutchinson was charged with two felony murder attempt offenses and had his bond set at $100,000. The case will be prosecuted by the District Attorney's Office of the 13th District.

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Engineer charged with obstruction of justice following 2017 plane crash that killed 16 military members

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July 3, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-07-03 17:10:59

SUMMARY: A former Georgia engineer, James Michael Fisher, has been arrested for making false statements and obstructing justice in a federal investigation into a military plane crash that killed 16 personnel in Mississippi on July 10, 2017. The incident involved a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130, known as “Yanky 72,” and led to the deaths of 15 Marines and one Navy corpsman. Fisher, previously a lead propulsion engineer, allegedly concealed key documents and provided false information to investigators. He faces two counts each of false statements and obstruction, with a potential 20-year prison sentence. The case is led by multiple investigative agencies and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Scott Leary and Philip Levy.

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