State Superintendent of Edu. Talks Benefits of Common Core
Wednesday, Dr. Carey Wright, State Superintendent of Education's, main message was about the benefits of Common Core.
State Superintendent of Education Visits Gulf Coast
Changes in the way we're educating our children is a popular topic around the country.
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Two National Companies to Fund Program in MS for 6,000 Elementary School Children
The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi (The Partnership), Subway Restaurants, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi announced Wednesday a collaboration that will bring a physical activity and healthy eating program to approximately 6,000 elementary school children around the State of Mississippi.
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Biloxi Holds Meeting to Bust Myths About Common Core
A town hall style meeting was held Tuesday by the Biloxi Housing Authority (B.H.A.) to help parents better understand Common Core curriculum.
President Obama Announces Exec. Actions to Improve Vet Care
Tuesday, at the American Legion Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, President Barack Obama announced new executive actions to help improve mental healthcare for veterans and their families.
Stadium Construction on Track for Aug. '15 Completion
Construction on the Biloxi baseball stadium is on track with completion set for the first week of August in 2015.
M.D.A. Officials Visit Gulfport to Assess Katrina Rebuilding
With the nine year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina coming up this week, Gulfport city officials wonder if they’ve done enough to rebuild the city.
Parents & Teachers Educate Themselves on Common Core
Mississippi ranks among the lowest in grades K through 12 when it comes to student achievement.
Lt. Gov. Speaks Out About Test Score Drop
Although the drop in test scores since the implementation of Common Core was expected, Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves says there's no excuse for the lower scores.
Biloxi VA Director Transferred to Jackson Pending Investigation
The Department of Veterans Affairs is in the limelight again this week as President Barack Obama announced Tuesday he will be issuing 19 executive actions to help improve the quality of life for our veterans.
Jackson Co. Still Investigating Fatal Shooting in Wade
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is still investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning in Wade, Mississippi.
Pryor Appears in Court for Prelim. Hearing on Federal Charges
The preliminary hearing for William Richard Pryor, the Gulfport teacher accused of molesting students over a 41 year period, was heard Tuesday at the Dan M. Russell Federal Courthouse in Gulfport.
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Baseball Stadium on Track for August 2015
A representative of W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Co. told members of the Biloxi City Council this afternoon that construction is on schedule for the downtown baseball stadium and adjoining parking garage.
'Be the Match' Bone Marrow Drive on Sept. 3rd Supports Local Surgeon
Singing River Health System (S.R.H.S.) will be hosting a 'Be the Match' bone marrow donor drive on Sept. 3rd at both Ocean Springs Hospital and Singing River Hospital.
E-Cigarette Usage on the Rise
More than a quarter of a million youth who had never smoked a cigarette used electronic cigarettes in 2013, according to a C.D.C. study published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research.
Events to Observe Katrina’s 9th Anniversary in Hancock Co.
This year marks the 9-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Health Officials Confirm Second West Nile Virus Death, Six New Human Cases
Tuesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) confirms the death of a Madison County resident from West Nile virus (W.N.V.), the second Mississippi death from W.N.V. in 2014.
M.D.M.R. Encourages Boater Safety Over Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, and many Coast residents and visitors take advantage of the holiday to go boating.
Recent Wreck in Gulfport Gets Public Attention for Epilepsy
While a recent car accident in Gulfport, involving a man with epilepsy, has brought the disorder to the public's attention, there is a monthly support group for those with epilepsy and their families.
Rep. Zuber Visits Ocean Springs to Hear Citizen Concerns
With the state legislature not in session until January, representatives are taking the time to hold town hall meetings.
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