Sen. Wicker comments on former AG Holder’s remarks
.@SenatorWicker on Eric Holder’s remarks: “It demonstrates to all Americans and to our Republican base what we’re up against the next three and a half weeks and what’s at stake.” pic.twitter.com/1zKhf501PT
— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) October 12, 2018
WDAM – MS Board of Education releases school district accountability grades
The Mississippi State Board of Education approved accountability letter grades for schools and districts in the 2017-18 school year, which was released on Thursday.
The A-F accountability system evaluates school performances, in part, by how well students perform and progress from year to year on the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program tests for English language arts and mathematics, according to a Mississippi Department of Education news release…
…Statewide, the number of districts receiving an A increased from 15 to 18 from the 2016-17 to 2017-18 school year, and the number of districts receiving an F jumped from nine to 21 due to a change in the grading scale, according to MDE.
For a full breakdown of each school’s performance in the latest accountability report, visit MDE’s new Mississippi Succeeds Report Card, which is an interactive tool designed to help parents and communities evaluate schools.
Lt. Gov. Reeves congratulates educators on raising student achievement
Congratulations to all of the educators who work hard to raise student achievement. Thanks to their work, more than $25 million will be given to teachers in schools that are rated A or improved a letter grade this fall as part of the School Recognition Program. https://t.co/wGhmQz4kim
— Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) October 11, 2018
Gov. Bryant promotes SOS “Vote in Honor of a Soldier” initiative
The @MississippiSOS has “Vote in Honor of a Soldier” initiative for the 11/6/18 Election Day. You can dedicate your vote to a service member or veteran. Link: https://t.co/dKJSZBJp50
I’ll be dedicating my vote to my late father, D.C. Bryant, who was a veteran of World War II. pic.twitter.com/YCs8TU9jEN
— Phil Bryant (@PhilBryantMS) October 11, 2018
WTVA – Local senator talks future of Amory hospital
#MSSen: Espy promotes Democracy for America, MAE endorsements
Thanks for the endorsement. I’m excited to work with DFA members here in Mississippi to keep our momentum going and win this election in November. #EspyForSenate #MSsen https://t.co/IIRnWN1sMO
— Mike Espy (@espyforsenate) October 11, 2018
Thanks @MSEducators for your endorsement. Looking forward to working with you to move Mississippi forward. #EspyForSenate #MSSen https://t.co/vTaKEHuicU
— Mike Espy (@espyforsenate) October 11, 2018
#MSSen: Americans for Legal Immigration PAC endorses McDaniel
ALIPAC Endorses Chris McDaniel for US Senate in Mississippi for his tough stance against illegal immigration & Amnesty!https://t.co/UmSnoMT1L7 pic.twitter.com/2caHfU0yLB
— William Gheen (@ALIPAC) October 11, 2018
#MS01: Democrat Wadkins promotes National Coming Out Day
It’s National Coming Out Day! Be you! #NCOD #HRC #BlueWave2018 pic.twitter.com/ykOJf92piZ
— Wadkins for Congress (@Wadkins2018) October 11, 2018
CLARION LEDGER – Hinds County Circuit Judge Tomie Green faces first challenger in 20 years
The race for District 2 Hinds County Circuit judge may become a referendum on whether longtime Circuit Judge Tomie Green or District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith has more support with voters.
Smith isn’t a candidate against Green in this year’s election, but his assistant, Kimalon Campbell, is challenging Green, the first challenger since Green was was first elected by voters in 1998.
Smith and Green have been at odds.
In 2016, a formal Bar complaint was filed against Smith based on information Green provided. Smith has accused Green of improperly setting bond and dismissing criminal cases “behind his back.”
Campbell, who has served eight years as an assistant district attorney, said Green needs to be replaced. Green said she is a stabilizing figure on the bench in Hinds County.
Sen. Wicker stress importance of Mississippi-built Coast Guard vessels
The @USCG needs new cutters to fight drug trafficking and to improve national security. As RADM Michael Haycock told @SenateCommerce this morning, new cutters are “having a profound impact in curbing transnational crime.” https://t.co/f2X9pHqrtq
— Senator Roger Wicker (@SenatorWicker) October 11, 2018
NEWSMS – MDOC recruiting employees at state fair
The Mississippi Department of Corrections recruitment personnel is manning a booth at the Trade Mart during the 12 days of the Mississippi State Fair. The representatives are available from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. On Sunday, they will be available from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Commissioner Pelicia E. Hall said that having personnel attend the fair is part of a strategy to increase the number of correctional officers and other support staff during a significant shortage.
Congressman Palazzo recognized as a Guardian of Small Business by NFIB
Thankful to be recognized as a Guardian of Small Business by the @NFIB. This award comes as a result for my support for tax reform and regulatory relief for our nation’s largest job creators.
I have and will continue to vote for policies that support our entrepreneurs. pic.twitter.com/nzzaLairt4
— Cong. Steven Palazzo (@CongPalazzo) October 11, 2018
WJTV – Jackson mayor delivers state of the city address
WDAM – Forrest County Circuit Clerk impressed by voter registration numbers
With Election Day less than a month away, the Circuit Clerk’s Office in Forrest County has seen a significant increase in the number of people registering to vote.
“I would say in the last 10 days, we’ve seen 1,000, and that’s just a guesstimate amount, because we haven’t gotten them all in yet,” said Forrest County Circuit Clerk Gwen Wilks. “But, I would say somewhere around 1,000 people registering to vote.”
Wilks said she’s surprised at that number of new registrations, and she’s expecting a string turnout for November’s General Election.
“I’m expecting a really good turnout. I encourage people to come out. We appreciate that the people are registering, but we really need you to go to the polls because that’s what makes the difference,” said Wilks.
