Public-school Tests Glitch Across StateTwelve thousand Mississippi students spent nearly 20 minutes unable to take their Mississippi Assessment Program tests yesterday morning.
Taveze CalhounThe bulk of the picks in the draft have to wait until Saturday to hear their names called during rounds four through seven. It could be then before former Mississippi State University cornerback Taveze Calhoun gets snatched up.
No Lead in Jackson’s TanksFor the first time since January, the levels of lead in water sampled from the City of Jackson distribution system have tested below the EPA-mandated amount.
The Curious Case of What the #MSLeg Passed, What It Didn’tWith their right to spend their campaign donations on mortgages, automobiles, clothing, tuition payments or non-documented loans still firmly in place, state lawmakers closed up shop early and skipped town last week.
What Black Dads Do: First Class Father Present for DutyThis year, Jackson Public Schools named Steve Collins Parent of the Year for his efforts. Yet, Collins is like a lot of other African American fathers: involved with their children's lives and passionate about their success in school.
Jackson Airport Enters Next Phase: Lawsuits, FAA, Ethical LimboFor those wondering what is next in the saga of the takeover of the Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers Municipal Airport, look no further than Charlotte, N.C., and its ongoing discussions with the Federal Aviation Administration.