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  Warrants issued in connection to disappearance of Marietta couple

  
  

  Warrants issued in connection to disappearance of Marietta couple

  
  

  Updated: Monday, January 26 2015 4:16 AM EST2015-01-26 09:16:48 GMT

  
  
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  There are new developments in the case of a missing Marietta couple.The Telfair County Sheriff's office issued warrants for the arrest of Ronnie Adrian Towns Sunday afternoon.One warrant is for makingMore >>
  
  
  There are new developments in the case of a missing Marietta couple.The Telfair County Sheriff's office issued warrants for the arrest of Ronnie Adrian Towns Sunday afternoon.One warrant is for makingMore >>
  
  


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  Pascagoula Superintendent expresses disapproval over bill aimed at erasing Common Core

  
  

  Pascagoula Superintendent expresses disapproval over bill aimed at erasing Common Core

  
  

  Updated: Sunday, January 25 2015 6:54 AM EST2015-01-25 11:54:06 GMT

  
  
  Pascagoula School District Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich
  
  
  
  
  Pascagoula School District Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich is getting in the fight. South Mississippi Sen. Michael Watson and Sen. Angela Burks-Hill recently introduced a bill to ditch the educational guidelines for the state and come up with new ones. Also, the state dropped the provider for tests tied to Common Core last week. As Patrice Clark reports, Rodolfich said that is a big mistake.More >>
  
  
  Pascagoula School District Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich is getting in the fight. South Mississippi Sen. Michael Watson and Sen. Angela Burks-Hill recently introduced a bill to ditch the educational guidelines for the state and come up with new ones. Also, the state dropped the provider for tests tied to Common Core last week. As Patrice Clark reports, Rodolfich said that is a big mistake.More >>
  
  


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  Investigators continue to search for couple in McRae area

  
  

  Investigators continue to search for couple in McRae area

  
  

  Updated: Sunday, January 25 2015 5:18 PM EST2015-01-25 22:18:19 GMT

  
  
  
  
  
  
  The Telfair County Sheriff's Office is searching for a couple reported missing since Thursday.More >>
  
  
  The Telfair County Sheriff's Office is searching for a couple reported missing since Thursday.More >>
  
  


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  Asteroid to fly by Earth Monday

  
  

  Asteroid to fly by Earth Monday

  
  

  Updated: Sunday, January 25 2015 11:57 AM EST2015-01-25 16:57:03 GMT

  
  
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  A giant asteroid will come about 745,000 miles from Earth Monday. Experts say it poses no threat to the planet.

  
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  A giant asteroid will come about 745,000 miles from Earth Monday. Experts say it poses no threat to the planet.

  
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  Lawyer: Boy Scout files depict 'sordid' history of abuse

  
  

  Lawyer: Boy Scout files depict 'sordid' history of abuse

  
  
  Previously sealed Boy Scouts "perversion" files spanning 16 years could soon be in the public eye as part of a negligence lawsuit set for trial Monday in California that was filed against the organization by a...More >>
  
  
  The sexual abuse of a 13-year-old scout by an adult volunteer was part of a "sordid history of child sexual abuse" within the Boy Scouts that has been documented internally by the organization for nearly a century, the...More >>
  
  

HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) -

Just saying the words Common Core State Standards should get me some calls and emails today, especially with the Mississippi House and Senate debate on the issue.

And whether you are for the standards or not, we can probably all agree that we want our students to be afforded the same opportunities as other students across the country. And I do think we need a measurement system to ensure that we are progressing against the norm.

Many parents want to be able to help their children succeed. I believe their success deeply depends on some major factors – the passion and skill of the educators and the passion and interest of the parents. So while we argue from state to state on how to measure them, are we getting the teaching done in a method that ensures parents can be engaged in the process?

When I look at my high school senior and what has made him successful. My wife, her dedication to his education and great teachers get the credit. My sons are out ahead of the testing in age, so my personal experience has been hampered. I would like to hear from you. Send me an email. Are you for or against Common Core and why?

This is today's viewpoint.

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