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Re-entry job fair helps people with criminal records find work
12+ hour, 24+ min ago (173+ words) WBBJ TV Re-entry job fair helps people with criminal records find work JACKSON, Tenn. " The American Job Center hosted a re-entry job and resource fair at Jackson State Community College. The event focused on helping people with a criminal record…...
Special ed. student suffers carpet burn after being dragged by Selmer Elementary employee, sheriff's office says
15+ hour, 16+ min ago (204+ words) MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) " The Mc Nairy County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged a school employee accused of dragging a student with special needs. On March 19, a Mc Nairy County deputy responded to two DCS referrals that had been…...
Principal crowned prom king for tackling gunman in high school's lobby
1+ day, 9+ min ago (25+ words) WBBJ TV Principal crowned prom king for tackling gunman in high school's lobby...
TCA Dexter Williams steps down as athletic director to take position with Jackson Madison County School System
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (35+ words) WBBJ TV TCA Dexter Williams steps down as athletic director to take position with Jackson Madison County School System...
Better Business Bureau warning of new job offering scam
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (156+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. " The Better Business Bureau is warning of a new scam. Beware of unsolicited job offers. Scammers are using Whats-app, a popular free messaging app used worldwide, to send fake job offers that promise high pay for remote work....
FHU spring enrollment continues to set records
2+ week, 4+ day ago (231+ words) HENDERSON, Tenn. " For the sixth consecutive year, Freed-Hardeman University has recorded its highest-ever spring enrollment, with 2, 192 students currently enrolled. Undergraduate retention from fall to spring remains strong, with 96% of students returning for the spring semester. University leaders note that this…...
Henderson County School District works to reduce chronic absenteeism among students
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (356+ words) HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. " High levels of absences are significantly impacting students" academics and district leaders are implementing strategies to get your child back on track. "If they"re not here, they can"t learn," said Kimberly Bryant, attendance supervisor with…...
Educator of the Week: Lauren Rich
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (335+ words) It's time now to recognize our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Lauren Rich teaches 8th grade math at Milan Middle School. She tells us what made her decide to pursue a career in education....
Educator of the Week: Marcia Holt
2+ week, 4+ day ago (265+ words) TREZEVANT, Tenn. " It's time now to recognize our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Marcia Holt is a 5th grade math teacher at West Carroll Elementary School. She shares how many educators growing up helped…...
Educator of the Week: Shawna Northrop
1+ week, 4+ day ago (286+ words) MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. " Shawna Northrop is a 4th grade math teacher at Denmark elementary school in Madison county. She shares how at a very young age she was inspired to pursue education. "I have always wanted to be a teacher, my…...