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Jackson County Schools closed Friday to curb illness spread
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (112+ words) JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Jackson County Schools announced it will be closed Friday to allow for a thorough cleaning of the campuses and buses. In its announcement, the school district says this is part of an effort to reduce…...
Reporter of the Day: Isabella Benjumea discusses the future of The St. Andrew's school
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (78+ words) Reporter of the Day is your chance to go behind the headlines. Wednesday Isabella Benjumea discusses the future of The St. Andrew's school. To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, .. . PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG…...
Backpack Blessings PCB packing surprises for local kids
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (258+ words) PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Backpack Blessings volunteers work year-round, so no child in need leaves school on Friday without food for the weekend. Volunteer Sarah Risalvato said they feed more than 400 students a week in Panama City Beach....
Career Source Gulf Coast relocates to better serve local community
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (205+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Career Source Gulf Coast is relocating to Gulf Coast State College and Haney Technical College. Their two new locations are set to open on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Career Source Gulf Coast says the move will make…...
Educators emphasize holiday reading to prevent skill loss over breaks
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (289+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - During the magic of the holidays, a little bit of reading magic can go a long way. At Merriam Cherry Street Elementary, media specialist Lori Young is emphasizing the importance of students practicing reading over…...
BDS Wednesday: Red Ribbon Week
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (111+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It's Bay District Schools Wednesday! Adrianna Swearingen joined the News Channel 7 studio to talk all about Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week gives students the. .. PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It's Bay District Schools Wednesday!...
ASL Wednesday: Learning the basics
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (95+ words) It's time for ASL Wednesday, a News Channel 7+ exclusive segment! Each week we learn simple signs and quick tips to help make communication accessible for everyone! Wednesday we learned the basics, the. .. PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It's time for…...
Margaret K. Lewis School hosts mock deployment during Month of the Military Child
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (198+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Margaret K. Lewis School is a special-purpose school that serves students with disabilities in Bay County. School staff put on a mock deployment for the students during the Month of the Military Child. Each class was…...
Jackson County schools close for cleaning amid stomach virus outbreak
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (186+ words) JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Schools across Jackson County were closed Friday as officials responded to a stomach bug spreading through campuses. Jackson County School District officials told News Channel 7 the one-day closure is for what the district describes as…...
Historic St. Andrew's School for sale'future use bars any return to classrooms
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (240+ words) BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The St. Andrew's school has stood for nearly a century, but it took a major hit in 2018 when it was damaged by hurricane Michael. In 2024, Destination Panama City announced plans to turn the site into…...