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Rankin County Schools approves hiring of teacher assistant apprentices
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Rankin County Schools’ student teacher assistant apprenticeship program is a way for high school seniors to jumpstart their careers in teaching. Students participating in the program assist teachers at the district’s elementary schools. Katie Belford is a teacher in training at Brandon Elementary School and said she knew the program […]
Lost history of the Mississippi State Fair
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 165th Mississippi State Fair will likely excite many across the state, but two major parts of its history are largely unknown or forgotten. Much of the cultural identity of Jackson and Mississippi is tied to the fair. The Mississippi Agricultural Bureau and the Mississippi Agricultural Society sponsored the first state […]
New superintendent: Private schools receiving public money should be held to public education standards
'That is the opinion of any superintendent you talk to, any principal,' Evans said. The post New superintendent: Private schools receiving public money should be held to public education standards appeared first on Mississippi Today.
Costa Rica native finds home in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mexican food is one of the world’s most popular cuisines. As of August 15, 2024, there were 610 Mexican restaurants in the state of Mississippi. More than 16 years ago, Roberto Silvera traveled to the United States from his home in Costa Rica to visit a friend. It was a chance […]
This baby animal steals the show at the 2024 Mississippi State Fair: Meet BJ the baby zebra
Tucked away in a tent off the midway of the Mississippi State Fair is a little petting zoo with a plethora of both local and exotic species. The furry guests include one who is sure to be the star of the show: a baby zebra named BJ. BJ, just 6 months old, is traveling with Show Me Safari, a fourth-generation, family-run company based in East Prairie, Missouri, that brings animals to fairs in different states. The company...
Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service to Be Held at Mississipi State Firefighter Academy Campus
A memorial service dedicated to honoring and remembering those who lost their lives in the line of duty will be held on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony, which will be held on the campus of the Mississippi State Firefighter Academy, is being given by Mississippi State Firefighter Academy, in partnership with the Mississippi Firefighters Association and Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association.
Mississippi receives more than 23,000 absentee ballots ahead of 2024 election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As of October 7, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 23,434 absentee ballots received in Mississippi for the 2024 November General Election. The system reported a total of 38,875 absentee ballots requested and 36,539 absentee ballots sent. Reminders For questions regarding absentee voting, contact the Elections Division at ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov, call the Elections Hotline […]
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