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JPS to serve over 100,000 meals to anyone under 18 for annual summer feeding program
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT)— Jackson Public Schools announced it will serve over 100,000 meals to anyone under 18 from June 3 to July 12. The school district’s Child Nutrition Department made the announcement on Friday. This is the department’s 33rd annual Summer Feeding Program and the fourth consecutive year...
Last senior class graduates from Wingfield High
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Friday’s graduation ceremony for Wingfield High School’s seniors was the last for the Jackson school. The school closed its doors for the final time earlier this week after the Jackson Public Schools (JPS) Board of Trustees voted in favor of a plan to close the school in December 2023. The 2024 graduating class […]
FAFSA, job market pose major challenges for colleges despite enrollment gains
Colleges have seen a recent uptick in enrollment, but a variety of factors — from changes in the employment market to this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) mess — mean the signs of hope could be short-lived.
Hollywood actress and entrepreneur Malinda Williams holds coding boot camp at JSU
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Hollywood actress visited Jackson State University on Saturday on a mission to empower young women who wish to pursue a career in computer science. The actress, Malinda Williams, says it’s a coding bootcamp that’s geared towards HBCUs called E.S.T.E.A.M., which stands for entrepreneurship, science, technology, engineering arts, and math.
JPS commencement ceremonies underway
JACKSON, Miss. — School is out, and the Jackson Public School District is holding commencement ceremonies for high school graduates. Ceremonies will take place Thursday and Friday. All ceremonies will be held at the Mississippi Coliseum. See the list below for times of each school's commencement. Thursday:. Murrah High...
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