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Report: Mississippi sets state record at 30th nationally in education
SUMMARY: Mississippi has reached its highest education ranking, placed 30th in the 2024 Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Data Book, marking significant progress from 48th in 2014. The report evaluates 16 indicators across economic well-being, education, health, and family factors, highlighting Mississippi’s improvement in education, which remains a bright spot despite an overall child well-being rank of 49th. Enhanced pre-K enrollment and reduced high school non-graduation rates contributed to this achievement. Governor Tate Reeves and the Children’s Foundation of Mississippi recognize the state’s strides and aim for continued progress, fueled by increased educational investment and new public school funding.
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SUMMARY: As Thanksgiving approaches, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Mississippi anticipates its busiest holiday season in years, with peak travel expected from November 26 to December 2. During Thanksgiving 2023, nearly 27,000 passengers flew through JAN. The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) urges travelers to arrive two hours early for parking and security. A new Dunkin’ Donuts has been added to the airport’s dining options, which now includes four other food and drink venues. JMAA CEO Rosa Beckett emphasized their commitment to ensuring a seamless travel experience. Nationwide, 5.84 million travelers are expected to fly during this period.
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SUMMARY: A Pearl police officer has been fired and is accused of stealing money, although no criminal charges have been filed. Chief Nick McLendon reported that the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the allegations, which surfaced on Monday. The officer was placed on administrative leave while McLendon sought termination approval from the city’s Board of Aldermen, which was granted. McLendon emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in law enforcement, stating that the officer should be presumed innocent until proven guilty while the investigation continues.
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SUMMARY: Voters in central Mississippi will participate in runoff elections on Tuesday for two judicial seats: the state Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, due to no candidates achieving the required majority in the Nov. 5 general election. Justice Jim Kitchens faces Republican State Senator Jenifer Branning for the Supreme Court, with Branning having led with 42% of the vote. Kitchens seeks a third term and has dissenting views on death row cases. In the Court of Appeals race, Amy St. Pe’ and Jennifer Schloegel are vying for the position. Polls close at 7 p.m. CT, with voter turnout crucial for candidates.
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