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Mississippi students hit record high in state standardized testing

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11 months ago

August 17, 2023

www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2023-08-17 15:07:37

SUMMARY: Mississippi's students have achieved record-high scores in standardized testing for the 2022-2023 school year. The Mississippi Department of Education released the results for the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program, showing improvement in Math, English Language Arts, Science, and U.S. History. Math scores saw the greatest increase, with 52.6% of students scoring proficient or advanced. English scores were the lowest, but still improved by 4.5% over the previous year. Science scores increased by 3.5%, and U.S. History scores went up by over 2%. To see complete results or check a specific school's performance, visit mdek12.org.

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Mississippi deputies save 18-wheeler driver minutes before vehicle caught fire

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59 mins ago

July 3, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-07-03 14:51:58

SUMMARY: Two Rankin County deputies rescued an 18-wheeler driver moments before his vehicle caught fire on July 1. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. on Interstate 20 after the truck veered off the road and crashed into a wooded area. Responding to the crash, the deputies, who were nearby on a criminal interdiction detail, managed to pull the driver to safety just before a fuel leak ignited the fire. The driver sustained serious injuries to his back and hip and was taken to a local hospital. Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the deputies will be recommended for a lifesaving award.

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CPD steps up safety patrols for Fourth of July

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1 hour ago

July 3, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Shawanda Jones – 2024-07-03 14:46:01

SUMMARY: The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest times for law enforcement in Lowndes County, Mississippi, due to the confusion between fireworks and gunshots. Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry urges the public not to shoot firearms in the air, highlighting the danger as bullets that go up must come down. He emphasizes that his department will be handling various incidents, including children setting off fireworks and actual gunfire, urging residents to call if unsure. The police will be responding to calls across the city and recommend specifying whether the noise heard is from gunshots or fireworks.

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NMMC in Tupelo cares for patients virtually

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2 hours ago

July 3, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-03 14:10:48

SUMMARY: North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo is addressing the nationwide shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) through a virtual nursing program. Managed by Heather Wilf, the program supplements current nursing staff by using technology similar to iPhones or iPads to handle admissions and discharges. This virtual system allows nurses to concentrate more on patients without distractions. While virtual nurses can't perform tasks like flushing IVs or taking blood pressure, the initiative has executed over 6,000 discharges and 1,000 admissions since last April. The medical center aims to expand this program to its community hospitals.

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