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WDAM 7 Morning Commute for Wednesday, April 17
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - New road closures greet Pine Belt commuters this Wednesday morning. In Covington County, Blackjack New Chapel Road at Lake Drive will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for maintenance. Drivers should look for alternative routes. In Jones County, Township Road between Antioch Drive...
WDAM 7 Morning Commute for Monday, April 15
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Monday is off to a busy start!. A dense fog advisory is in effect for Covington, Forrest, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar and Marion counties until 9 a.m. Due to low visibility, drivers should use extra caution in these areas. In addition, the Mississippi Department of...
Chancelor discusses plans for Covington County School District
COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The Covington County School District will have a new superintendent starting next school year. Jon Chancelor will step up after the current superintendent, Babette Duty, retires at the end of June. “I feel very blessed to be in this role now. I think that it’s an awesome responsibility, and I’m […]
Chancelor looking forward to new role as Covington school superintendent
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - The man who will lead Covington County Schools next year is looking for community input as he prepares for his new job. Jon Chancelor will take over as superintendent of the Covington County School District on July 1. He’ll replace Babette Duty, who is retiring, on...
Covington County School Board names new superintendent
COLLINS, Miss. (WHLT) – The Covington County School Board named Jon Chancelor as the Superintendent of Education. Chancelor will assume the duties of superintendent on July 1, 2024. School board officials said they selected applicants from a wide selection of exceptional candidates. A 22-year veteran educator, Chancelor is currently the Director of Operations for the […]
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