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Local school districts announce early dismissal due to severe weather threat
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (97+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Some local school districts have announced early dismissal plans due to the severe weather threat for Wednesday, May 6. Wednesday is a WLBT First Alert Weather Day across Central Mississippi, with showers and thunderstorms expected to develop during…...
It's personal': Jackson entrepreneurs take the stage at Bean Path pitch competition
18+ hour, 39+ min ago (651+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Ettamarie Jackson walked into Jackson State University's College of Business Tuesday morning with a business plan, a prayer, and a story she's been living for years. She is a mother of three. Two of her children have…...
Special education teacher accused of exchanging nude photos, having inappropriate relationship with student
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (429+ words) CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - A special education teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with one of his students. Ryan Cunningham, 33, has been indicted on three counts of sexual battery, one count of pandering obscenity involving a minor or…...
102-year-old woman receives high school diploma
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (164+ words) HAZEL GREEN, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) " A 102-year-old woman in Alabama received an honorary high school diploma during Hazel Green High School's Awards Day. Sammy Jean Davis wasn't able to finish school during the late 1930s and early 1940s. The war was…...
Free summer meals available for kids 18 and under in Vicksburg
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (172+ words) VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) announced Monday it will launch its Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) from June 3 through June 30, providing free breakfast and lunch to children in the community. The district said the federally funded…...
After failing to deliver on promises of rewarding careers, some for-profit schools leave students with lifetime of debt
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1651+ words) (Investigate TV) " In 2009, Michelle Reed was a young single mother. She was disabled, living in poverty and dreaming of a better life. A conversation with a recruiter for the Art Institute of Pittsburgh made her think things could be different....
JSU chemistry major makes history, earning university's first Barry Goldwater Scholarship
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (75+ words) WLBT JSU chemistry major makes history, earning university's first Barry Goldwater Scholarship Jackson family loses home in suspected arson as fire department faces rating downgrade Council to consider mayor's appointments to water authority board Tuesday Adams County Most Wanted suspect…...
Mississippi Children's Museum Holding "SUPER-Lympics" on Saturday
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (193+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Families can participate in the "SUPER-Lympics" of games and healthy fun this weekend at the'Mississippi Children's Museum's fun event. The event is Saturday, May 2nd from 10: 00am-3: 00pm at the Mississippi Children's Museum in Jackson.' It features hands-on, educational competitions…...
St Joseph Catholic School Presents "The Little Mermaid"
6+ day, 7+ min ago (65+ words) WLBT St Joseph Catholic School Presents "The Little Mermaid" Jefferson County Sheriff's Office conducts active shooter training Clinton police searching for motive in homicide; local radio host suspected Fallen World War II Corporal returns to Mississippi Louisiana evacuees flood local…...
Jackson State University students showcase capstone projects
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (306+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson State University students showcased months of work and skill development at the Capstone Showcase. Graduating seniors from the Department of Journalism and Media Studies presented their news stories, magazines, websites and more to attendees, sharing their…...