Education

South Mississippi schools above state average in new statewide testing

The Mississippi Department of Education on Thursday released Mississippi Assessment Program test scores for the first year the test was administered. Comparisons with previous years’ test scores may be difficult, but state Superintendent Carey Wright said the tests can provide an overview of student performance and indicate where it could be improved.

Bobby Hall looks to make Biloxi football fun again

Bobby Hall’s debut at Biloxi didn’t quite go as expected. The legendary Mississippi high school coach could only muster three wins out of the Indians. With a year on the Coast under his belt, Hall hopes several changes will help make Biloxi football fun again.

Mississippi should save lives with a tax increase

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network once again finds Mississippi lagging behind in the U.S. in the fight against cancer. One of the main culprits is smoking. One of the easiest ways to cut the number of smokers is for the Legislature and Gov. Phil Bryant to raise the tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products. Both taxes are significantly below the national average, the ACS says, and if increased, would cause smokers to quit.

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Family watches Gulfport's Brittney Reese compete in Rio Olympics

Family members gathered at Mount Bethel Baptist Church in Gulfport to watch as Brittney Reese competed in the long jump finals. Reese finished second, winning a silver medal.
John Fitzhugh Sun Herald
Family watches Gulfport's Brittney Reese compete in Rio Olympics 1:32

Family watches Gulfport's Brittney Reese compete in Rio Olympics

Hancock County child is split between two families after DHS does paperwork on legal pad 7:21

Hancock County child is split between two families after DHS does paperwork on legal pad

Sports Guys return to kick off prep football season 7:38

Sports Guys return to kick off prep football season

Woman airlifted from accident on Kiln-DeLisle Road on Tuesday 0:37

Woman airlifted from accident on Kiln-DeLisle Road on Tuesday