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Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 6:40 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
About 5,000 students are enrolled across the district.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:03 PM CDT
|By Hugh Keeton
A 15-year-old Harrison Central student is facing felony charges as an adult. The student is accused of bringing a loaded hand gun to school.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 7:36 AM CDT
|By Carmen Poe
Teachers and administrators have decorated each hallway to represent a different decade.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 9:02 AM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) set two policies that call for all school districts to resume in-person instruction as the primary mode of teaching starting in the 2021-22 school year. These policies remain in effect for the 2022-23 school year.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 9:09 AM CDT
|By Carmen Poe
Sleep experts say you could give your child a few practice runs by setting an alarm that’s within a few hours of when they would normally wake up to start their day.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:16 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
WLBT’s Ashley Garner interviewed Registered Dietician, Rebecca Turner who shared some tips to ensure your child has a healthy start this academic year.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 7:23 AM CDT
|By Sydney Hawkins
With the rate of inflation, you may be wondering how much you’re going to have to shell out on school supplies this year.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 7:37 PM CDT
|By Courtney Ann Jackson
Nationally, more than 80 percent of shoppers expect to see higher prices when back-to-school shopping. If you’re preparing to send the kids back, you can save if you stock up between now and midnight Saturday.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 4:41 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
Jackson State University’s College of Business (COB) is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
|By Courtney Ann Jackson
A pediatrician is spending about 50% of her time on mental health issues, even when it’s an appointment for something else. And she tells us that she has a hard time finding the necessary resources for those young people. We're on your side to find out what resources are available and how they work.
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Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 7:31 PM CDT
|By Courtney Ann Jackson
Schools around the state are shaking things up. Many are returning to the classroom in July instead of what was once always an early August back to school date.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 2:14 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
Many of the graduates are formerly incarcerated people who, despite having been released from prison, are denied the right to vote, in some cases for the rest of their lives, by state laws.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 1:36 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
The State Board has taken no action to allow guns in schools.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 7:31 PM CDT
|By Roslyn Anderson
In just weeks the college semester will begin, but some are opting not to take the four-year route to eventually land a career.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 10:42 AM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
Although this is optional, the district says masks are still encouraged.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2022 at 8:02 AM CDT
|By Carmen Poe
Third-grader Tramaine Davis (T.J.) and Obama Magnet scholar is Mississippi’s 2022 Doodle for Google National Art Contest winner.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:34 AM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
”The news gave me a great sense of excitement for what we would be able to do in the next three years towards preserving Black history and stories.”
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 6:02 AM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
They’re looking to hire people for several jobs including bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, teachers, and substitutes.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 12:16 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
"The bottom line from this report is that many school districts comply with the minimum legal standards, but those minimum standards are not enough to guarantee student safety," State Auditor Shad White said.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 12:58 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
Here are some camps happening around the Jackson metro area.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 11:16 AM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff and Quentin Smith
Mississippi Department of Public Safety says Jacorey Tyrone Mitchell, was arrested and charged on Wednesday.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 8:47 PM CDT
|By Courtney Ann Jackson
Mississippi’s third graders are signaling that students may be bouncing back from the pandemic more than some had expected.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 4:42 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
Mississippi 3rd graders are showing off their reading skills!
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 2:45 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
Dr. Kim Benton will become interim state superintendent of education on July 1, succeeding Dr. Carey Wright who will retire on June 30.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 8:44 AM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
The school district has lifted its mask mandate.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 10:32 AM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant and Holly Emery
The Hinds County School Board upheld the termination of Toby Price, the Assistant Vice Principal of Gary Road Elementary School.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 12:41 PM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant
Madison County Schools announced three new principals at their schools, effective July 1.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 1:53 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
Students could choose between a spa day or a video game party on a mobile bus from Gen X Gaming Truck
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 9:19 AM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) voted to secure the government funds for “some of the most pressing needs.”
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 9:03 AM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
If you missed a few of the most important headlines, here are the top stories from our website to get you up to speed.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 10:40 AM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
When Iyanna Nichols’ mom joked a year ago that she wouldn’t pay for college, the teen took those words to heart and started her own competition to reach a million dollars in scholarships.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 9:45 PM CDT
|By Patrice Clark
As Dr. Carey Wright reflects on her time as the leader of Mississippi’s Public Schools, she admits it will be tough saying goodbye to a job she is passionate about.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 8:49 AM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
The seven new ELCs will serve 2,050 pre-K 4-year-olds in 35 new classrooms and 72 existing classrooms, bringing ELC students to more than 6,000.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 2:23 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) appointed Dr. Wright to be the state’s top pre-K-12 education official in 2013.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 1:53 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
It's an opportunity for juniors to learn more about the college admissions process, summer programs, tuition and scholarships.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 11:07 AM CDT
|By Hannah Wallsmith
The assistant says the woman became angry and threatened to blow up the school and said “some kids will be missing”, says affidavit.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 6:07 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
An Alert Day has been issued for Wednesday, with the storm threat lasting between 2 p.m. and midnight.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 10:23 AM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
This year commemorates the 40th-anniversary release of Walker’s award-winning novel, The Color Purple.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 12:55 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff and Courtney Ann Jackson
The bill will raise teacher pay by an average of $5,140 beginning in the 2022-23 school year.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 6:50 PM CDT
|By Roslyn Anderson
A huge sigh of relief from state educators after the House and Senate finally signed off on pay raises.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 8:20 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
A bill headed to Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves would give the state’s public school teachers their largest pay raise in years.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 11:15 AM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant
Tuesday, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed House Bill 530, which is designed to give teachers in Mississippi pay raises.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 10:30 PM CDT
|By Maggie Wade
The Mississippi Department of Human Services is teaming up with state colleges and universities to develop curriculums for young minds.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 2:01 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
“They kept on joking with me throughout the year. Every time they see me, they say, ‘Hey Mr. Apple fried apple!’” Darian "Dee" Holt grinned. “So, I went with it!”
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 10:32 PM CDT
|By Jasmine Lotts
After months of debating, Mississippi senators and representatives agreed on a $246 million proposal Wednesday that would raise teachers’ salaries by more than $5,000.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 1:26 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
The hearing is entitled, “The Targeting of Black Institutions: From Church Violence to University Bomb Threats.”
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 1:26 PM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced Monday that he’s signed a bill aimed at eliminating critical race theory in schools.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 9:26 AM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
After over 100 performances and several sold-out shows, Blippi The Musical, is coming to City Hall Live in Brandon on May 19.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 10:38 PM CST
|By Quentin Smith
Under the proposed plan for House Bill 530, the average teacher would see a $4,850 pay increase.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 12:31 PM CST
|By WLBT.com Staff
“The students were engaged, motivated, and eager to share their ideas with fellow book club members.”