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University of Mississippi Faculty Selected for Education Policy Program
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Published on October 30th, 2023 |
by University of Mississippi
Trio will join group to study rural education in Mississippi
Three University of Mississippi representatives will learn about the state’s educational needs and issues through the Mississippi Education Policy Fellowship Program.
Managed by the Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University, the group will focus on rural education. This includes looking at how schools support their communities and prepare them for the workforce. The fellows will also examine the particular needs and policy issues affecting rural schools.
Representing Ole Miss are:
- Roger Davis Jr., inclusive excellence and engagement director for the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
- Ashleen Williams, instructional assistant professor in the Office of the Provost
- Amanda Winburn, associate professor of counselor education
The three were selected for the positions after applying in a statewide competition.
“I hope to gain more knowledge through the (program) on how to link my research to educational policies, how to put policies into practice and how to influence policymakers’ decisions,” Davis said. “This is significant since students, faculty and staff in higher education generally confront a variety of challenges.”
Williams said she applied to the program so she can help improve education for the state’s residents.
“I wanted to participate in the Mississippi education policy fellowship to enhance my understanding of education policy in Mississippi, particularly how K-12 and higher education institutions can develop meaningful goals and work together to improve educational outcomes,” she said.
The fellows will travel to Washington, D.C., next spring to meet with elected representatives and leaders of the Institute for Educational Leadership.
Winburn said she looks forward to being part of a network of diverse professionals to advance the work of education advocacy.
“I’m seeking to develop a deeper understanding of current local, state and national education policies and implementation with a focus on mental health services for students,” she said.
This year’s cohorts include representatives from higher education, K-12 and nonprofits. Organizations and agencies involved include:
- Mississippi Community College Board
- AccelerateMS
- Woodward Hines Education Foundation
- National Rural Education Association
- Mississippi Department of Education
By Edwin B. Smith
Mississippi
Why is Red Lobster closing? See how many locations are affected in Mississippi
Red Lobster has closed its Jackson location as part of closures announced of 48 restaurants across 27 states, although the restaurant never reopened following being closed for renovations in July 2023.The Red Lobster at 6357 Interstate 55 North Frontage Road is officially no longer taking orders from patrons. The other closest location is in Meridian at 201 South Frontage Road.
Along with the closures, the equipment from more than 50 locations will go on auction this week. No equipment from the Jackson location will be auctioned. Winners of the auction will receive all the equipment from the individual locations.
More: Is Red Lobster filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy? How it could affect Mississippi restaurants
Here is what we know about the closures.
Why is Red Lobster closing so many stores?
According to a report from Bloomberg, the seafood restaurant considered filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
The company had been getting advice from law firm King & Spalding as it looked to shed some long-term contracts and renegotiate leases, Bloomberg reported, noting that Red Lobster’s cash flows had been weighed down by leases and labor costs, among other issues.
Red Lobster ultimately suffered its biggest losses with its “Ultimate Endless Shrimp” promotion. What started as a $20 promotional item became a $25 permanent menu item. The promotion ended up becoming an $11 million loss for the restaurant in the third quarter of 2023.
When was Red Lobster started?
Red Lobster started in 1968 in Lakeland, Florida, by Bill Darden and Charley Woodsby. After going through several changes in ownership, it is now owned by Thai Union Group. In November, the parent company said the chain was headed toward a $20 million loss for 2023.
How many Red Lobster locations are in Mississippi?
Locations in D’Ilberville and Hattiesburg are listed as “temporarily closed.” That leaves the only open locations in the state in Meridian, Southaven and Tupelo.
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DPS releases statement in trooper-involved shooting of Mississippi murder suspect in Greenlee County – The Gila Herald
A Mississippi triple murder suspect was shot and killed by a DPS trooper during a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 191 at the Horseshoe bend between Clifton and Morenci.
By Jon Johnson
jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com
MORENCI/CLIFTON – On Monday, May 13, at around 7:30 a.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) was notified of a possible sighting of a suspect in the Safford area who was wanted for a triple homicide that occurred in Mississippi on May 12, 2024.
Ivory James Welch III, was a suspect in the murder of Ida Thomas Welch, 76, Vicky Renee Welch, 56, and Crystal Lynn Welch, 42, in Ridgeland, Mississippi on Sunday. The victims are the suspect’s mother and sisters.
Utilizing investigative assets, detectives from the AZDPS, the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office, and the Clifton Police Department believed the suspect to be in the Morenci-Clifton area, and responded to attempt to locate the suspect.
“An arrest warrant was obtained and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force began searching for Welch,” Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers stated in a news release. “Arizona State Troopers attempted to apprehend Welch and he fired upon the troopers and was fatally wounded in the gunfight.”
At around 10:17 a.m., investigators successfully located the suspect’s vehicle on U.S. Highway 191 North between Morenci and Clifton and conducted a traffic stop to take the suspect into custody. The suspect exited the vehicle and presented a firearm, which resulted in a trooper-involved shooting, according to the DPS. The suspect, identified as Ivory James Welch III, was declared deceased on the scene.
No law enforcement personnel from any agencies were injured.
The AZDPS Major Incident Division is investigating the incident.
The highway remained closed to normal traffic until about 8:30 p.m.
Mississippi
Mississippi triple-murder suspect shot and killed by Arizona trooper
GREENLEE COUNTY, Ariz. – A Mississippi triple-murder suspect who was in eastern Arizona on Monday was shot and killed by a trooper.
At around 7:30 a.m. on May 13, troopers were told there was a possible sighting of a man in the Safford area who was wanted in connection to a triple homicide in Mississippi that happened the day before.
DPS detectives, deputies from the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Clifton Police Department worked to find the suspect.
Within a few hours, at around 10:17 a.m., the suspect was seen on US 191 between Morenci and Clifton. Authorities stopped the suspect and that’s when he reportedly got out of his car with a gun.
Ivory James Welch III was shot and killed.
“No law enforcement personnel from any agency were injured. The AZDPS Major Incident Division is investigating the incident,” said Arizona DPS Sgt. Eric Andrews.
Police in Ridgeland, Mississippi say Welch killed three people, including his mother, on Mother’s Day.
No more information is available.
Map of the area where the suspect was killed:
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