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USDA finds no issues at Jackson Zoo during recent inspection
SUMMARY: The Jackson Zoo received a positive evaluation from a recent USDA inspection in September 2024, with no compliance issues reported, indicating its readiness for re-licensing under the Animal Welfare Act. This follows earlier citations related to sanitation and safety concerns, including a malfunctioning cooler and rodent activity. Additionally, an incident occurred where a klipspringer was killed by a zebra. The zoo has since improved its conditions and recently hosted community events like Oktoberfest and Boo at the Zoo.
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Man hospitalized after trying to carjack woman in Flowood
SUMMARY: In Flowood, Mississippi, a suspect named Elias Ovilio Chox-chay, 28, was hospitalized after attempting to carjack a woman at a convenience store on Lakeland Drive. The incident occurred just after 11:00 a.m. on October 30. When police arrived, they witnessed Chox-chay trying to force his way into the woman’s vehicle as she was leaving. The woman managed to drive away, resulting in Chox-chay being thrown from the vehicle. He sustained serious injuries and was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he will be taken into custody upon his release.
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EMCC hosts a cooking competition for high school students
SUMMARY: East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) hosted its second annual Golden Triangle Chopped Competition, where local high school students showcased their culinary skills. Participants from Starkville, West Point, Columbus, and Lowndes County engaged in three rounds of cooking, creating appetizers, entrees, and desserts with specific ingredients, while also answering culinary knowledge questions. EMCC’s Culinary Arts Program Director, Jakiero Dismuke, emphasized the hospitality industry’s broad job opportunities beyond just cooking, including roles in sales, event planning, and catering services. He noted local job openings that allow individuals to gain skills through on-the-job training.
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MUW and ECCC collaborate to enhance educational access
SUMMARY: East Central Community College (ECCC) and Mississippi University for Women (MUW) have formed a partnership to create a โ3+1+1โ educational pathway. This collaboration allows students in specific career and technical education programs to complete three years at ECCC, followed by one year at MUW for a bachelor’s degree, and an additional year for a master’s degree. The memorandum of understanding, signed by ECCC President Dr. Brent Gregory and MUW President Nora Miller, includes 17 degree options in areas like business management, culinary arts, and information technology, aimed at enhancing educational access and professional advancement in Mississippi.
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