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K-12 education formula, presumptive Medicaid eligibility, retirement reform become law July 1
Bills such as a historic K-12 education funding formula, expansions to the Capitol Complex Improvement District in Jackson, several individual suffrage bills and a law that gives pregnant women presumed eligibility for Medicaid benefits. Lawmakers also passed further legislative oversight for the Public Employees Retirement System of Mississippi. Following is...
For retiring Jackson Public Schools AD Daryl Jones, it's always been about the team
After four years as the Jackson Public Schools athletic director, Daryl Jones retired. As he closes the door on a 28-year career, Jones says he is grateful to a life full of experiences. “The job is great,” Jones said of his role with JPS. “I like to walk away and...
Belhaven University earns top Military Friendly School Award
JACKSON, Miss, (WJTV) – Leaders with Belhaven University announced that the college has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation for its long history of supporting the U.S. Military in their pursuit of higher education. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2024-2025 survey, and 537 schools earned awards level designations in Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Belhaven University […]
Mississippi College to build safe room on campus
There’s no record of a tornado ever hitting the Mississippi College campus in Clinton, but there’ve been some “very close calls,” says MC’s Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer Laura Jackson. “We are in an area that is deemed to [have] a high likelihood of tornadoes...
Opinion | Jackson State University As The First HBCU With Research 1 Classification
I envision a transformational concept of a five-year strategic plan to elevate Jackson State University, one of Mississippi’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities, from its current Research 2 (R2) status to a future Research 1 (R1) stature. R2 institutions, while not as intensely research-driven as their R1 counterparts, still contribute substantially to the world of academia. While they award at least 20 research and scholarship doctoral degrees, unlike R1’s 30 doctoral degrees, their emphasis is more evenly distributed between teaching and research.
JA standouts are transferring to Germantown
MADISON, Miss. — Mike and Mason Williams, who starred at Jackson Academy, are now transferring to Germantown High School. The two brothers are sons of JSU head basketball coach and NBA Champion Mo Williams. They led JA to a 36-1 record and their first overall MAIS title since 2006 this past season. Now they will join one of the top players in the country in the 2026 class in Sam Funchess at Germantown.
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