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Mississippi student selected as National STEM Champion
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Celia Lane always knew she wanted to be a doctor. Over the course of a year, her research on maternal-fetal medicine and how nutrition plays an important role earned her the title of National STEM Champion in Mississippi. “I was really surprised but also, I don’t want to say surprised because […]
UMMC celebrates graduates during 68th Commencement
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Hundreds of graduates strode across the Mississippi Coliseum stage to collect their diplomas on Friday during the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s (UMMC) 68th annual Commencement. Officials with UMMC said they’re confident in everyone who received a degree and that they’re prepared for a career in healthcare or research. “You will make […]
Jackson Native Ariel Knott Crowned 98th Miss Alcorn State University
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Students, parents protest firing of Velma Jackson band director
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Madison County students and parents are protesting the firing of Velma Jackson’s former band director. On Wednesday, Yahya Muhammad met with Madison County School District officials at their Ridgeland office for a hearing to determine what some believe is a wrongful termination. Velma Jackson Principal Perry Green said Muhammad did […]
Mississippi College School of Law to undergo $7.5 million renovation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi College (MC) School of Law announced plans to complete a $7.5 million renovation to its campus in downtown Jackson. The project marks the first major renovation at MC Law in 20 years and will include a plan to improve campus aesthetics and amenities. According to officials, the […]
Wingfield High School closure: Students, staff, faculty cope with the loss of their 'home'
Roderick Smith had heard the rumors for years. His beloved Wingfield High School would be shuttering, closing its doors to Southwest Jackson after a half century. He had seen the enrollment trends. When Smith assumed the position of Principal seven years ago, Wingfield had 1,100 students. This year, enrollment was down to 594.
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