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‘We need to make it mandatory’: DPS commissioner wants to see drivers ed required for Mississippi teens

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With data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety showing that Mississippi is one of the nation’s leaders in teen-driving fatalities, one public official is looking to require teenagers to pass a driver’s education course prior to receiving a driver’s license.

In a recent interview on The Gallo Show, Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell expressed a necessity to promote driver’s education courses in Mississippi schools while also having law enforcement officers speak to students about traffic safety.

“We’re going to start trying to make a big push on driver’s education and getting back into the classrooms with Highway Patrol in schools talking about distracted driving and impaired driving,” Tindell said.

Not only would Tindell like to see driver’s education courses encouraged and promoted within school systems that have them, but he would also like to see every educational entity in Mississippi host a student driving program. Additionally, he thinks it…

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By: Caleb Salers
Title: ‘We need to make it mandatory’: DPS commissioner wants to see drivers ed required for Mississippi teens
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/we-need-to-make-it-mandatory-dps-commissioner-wants-to-see-drivers-ed-required-in-mississippi/
Published Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:57:12 +0000

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Ole Miss women get pair of double-doubles and roll to 83-65 March Madness win over Ball State

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-03-22 09:03:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin found solace in returning to a different arena in Waco, Texas, following a disappointing previous tournament experience. The No. 5 seed Ole Miss Rebels redeemed themselves with an 83-65 victory over 12th-seeded Ball State in the NCAA Tournament’s first round. Starr Jacobs led the Rebels with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Kennedy Todd-Williams and Madison Scott each scored 15 points. Ole Miss dominated rebounding, leading 52-32, and will face fourth-seeded Baylor next. Coach McPhee-McCuin noted the team’s evolution since their last visit and the significance of playing in Texas, where Jacobs feels at home.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: March 21-23

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-03-21 08:59:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (March 21-23), Mississippi offers a range of exciting events. Highlights include Hal’s Marching MALfunction Second Line Stomp and Jessie Robinson’s blues performance in Jackson, as well as the Natchez Food & Wine Festival and the Natchez Little Theatre’s production of *This Side of Crazy*. There are also numerous exhibitions like *Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South* in Jackson and *Gold in the Hills* in Vicksburg. Other events include the 48th Annual Crawfish Classic Tennis Tournament in Hattiesburg, karaoke nights in Laurel, and a variety of family-friendly activities across the state.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: March 14-16

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-03-14 07:26:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (March 14-16) in Mississippi offers a variety of events. In Jackson, iconic saxophonist Boney James performs at the convention center, while the JXN Food & Wine festival showcases culinary talents. The LeFleur Museum District hosts a “Week of Wonder,” and several exhibitions, including “Of Salt and Spirit,” celebrate Black quilters. Natchez features the Spring Pilgrimage tours, a reenactment of Annie Stewart’s story, and a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. In Hattiesburg, comedian Rob Schneider performs, and various events like a St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl and a talent show will take place throughout the area.

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