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5 Mississippi school districts receive grants for pre-K programs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Board of Education awarded $4,725,000 in grants to five school districts to implement new State Invested Pre-K (SIP) programs. According to officials, the purpose of these grants is to provide funding to support high-quality pre-K programs for 4-year-old children in districts that are not part of the Mississippi […]
TWO OF MISSISSIPPI’S BEST UNDERCLASSMEN BASEBALL PLAYERS – DEUCE JENKINS AND JUSTIN WORD – TRANSFER TO JACKSON ACADEMY FROM NORTHWEST RANKIN AND ST. ANDREW’S RESPECTIVELY
Former Major League Baseball All-Star Corey Dickerson and the rest of his new coaching staff at Jackson Academy have attracted two of the best underclassmen baseball players in Mississippi. Sophomore first baseman-outfielder Deuce Jenkins -rated as the No. 7 best player in Mississippi in the Class of 2027 by Perfect...
High school football returns to the Metro
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – While it is still summer, and feels like it. Fall unofficially began Thursday, with the first high school football games kicking off for Metro-area teams. MRA played Parklane Academy in Madison and Canton Academy hosted Greenville Christian Thursday. The Patriots, starting junior quarterback Samuel Stockett,...
Jackson Prep soccer coach breaks career win record
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) – Last week, the Jackson Prep girls’ soccer team defeated Heritage Academy 7-0. With the win, Prep head coach Jon Marcus Duncan earned his 832nd career win, cementing him as the new all-time leader for a high school soccer coach in Mississippi. Duncan, who graduated...
The dos and don'ts of finding a tutor or after-school program
JACKSON, Miss. — Now that you’re back into the routine of the school year, you may have noticed your child is not adjusting to their new level of schoolwork. That means it may be time to bring in a tutor or after-school enrichment. Evelyn Williams is the founder...
Holmes alumna Jordan Heflin joins the college’s staff in Ridgeland
Jordan Heflin of Florence has joined the Holmes Community College family as the administrative assistant for the Associate Degree Nursing Program on the Ridgeland Campus. Heflin graduated from Mississippi State University in May, completing a bachelor’s degree in biology. While in Starkville, she worked part-time at a local jewelry store. In 2022, Heflin earned her associate degree from Holmes after graduating from Florence High School.
Jackson Academy's Caden Moss tops the list of Mississippians in Top 100 for 2027 class
The top 100 players in the Class of 2027 was released by 247Sports on Wednesday and five reside from the state of Mississipppi. Jackson Academy offensive tackle Caden Moss tops the list of Mississippians as the No. 9 overall player in the nation. Currently a four-star prospect, Moss holds offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, New Mexico State and Akron.
JSU expands housing options to Walthall Lofts in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson State University is expanding their residence life to downtown Jackson for upper classmen. Students will now have the option of staying at the Walthall Lofts. The Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning approved the University’s request to provide student housing at...
MRA opens season against Parklane
Only three teams will open their season this week, but there are three very strong matchups for fans to watch out for, as Madison-Ridgeland Academy and Canton Academy will be in action at home on Thursday night, while Jackson Academy will be on the road on Friday night. It can...
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