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This year, 31 Jackson Academy graduates serve on the JA faculty and staff, drawing on their own memories and experiences to connect with students.
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Dear Santa,
I wanta mini frigj and a !6 7! poster and the thing I want most is a... an Elf on the Shelf!
!thank you!
Love, Pickle Roberts
Dear Santa,
I have been verey good. I hope that you and the raindeer are good. What I want for Crissmace is a big into inerge labubu. I hope your having a good day. I hope Chipey is doing good. Have a good Crissmace.
Love, Joey Foster
Dear Santa,
I hope you and your elfs are doing well. How are your raindeer are fine. For Crismas I would like a Stich lubooboo.
Love, Alyssa Thomas
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Dear Santa,
I tried to be good. I want a lego set, and a 3D pin, apple trrackr, football cards, soocer cards, baseball cards, basketball cards.
from Knox Ellis
Dear Santa
I have ben good this munth. I want bps gluv for crismis. I love yor toes.
From
Shepard Cope
Dear Santa,
thank you so much for my own elfs. I have tride my best this year. I would love rollerskates, Amikin girl doll to and a stuffed bunny.
Love, Joanna Bock
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Dear Santa,
Hey Santa, can I have shoulder pads and a remote control car. I hope you have a great year.
Love,
Henry Wood.
Dear Santa,
Hi Sant, how are you? I hope you are ok. Can I have a hoverboard for my brothr? For my sister, may I have a unicorn book bag?, For my dad, can I have socks that say “Dad is the best? For my mom can I have a pillow massager and for my dog a bone? Have a good time.
Love,
Leland Parkinson
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Dear Santa,
I hope you are having a good christmas so far.
First I want a 3d printer relly bad. Second I want a new bike. Third I want a pair of lite up mittins and ear muff to go with them. And I hope you get my card it will be by the milk and cookeis
Love Ramsay Archie
Dear Santa,
How are the elfs doing? Am I on the nauty list or on the good list? for Chrismas can I get a bracelet kit and a set of posco markers. How is Mrs. Claus doing.
Love, Sahee Patel
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Dear Santa,
How are the reindeer doing? Thank you for the gifts you gave me last year. I have been good this year. This Christmas I want a laptop. I also want an Engraver pen. I hope you have the best Christmas ever!
Love,
Jai Duncan
Dear Santa,
How are you and Mrs. Claus? I love the gifs that you gave me last year but I whant a zipline. What are your rain deer’s names? Mary Chrismas! Santa.
love,
Annette Rueff
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The executive director of the Jackson-Hinds Library System anticipates no cutbacks in service or staff, despite both the city of Jackson and Hinds County reducing their allocations for the 2026 fiscal year.
The Hinds County Board of Supervisors reduced the funding it provides for the library system budget by $125,395 and the Jackson City Council did the same by $37,630.
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Dear Santa,
How has the weather been up there? I would love for you to bring my freind Elizabeth a sparkly pink dress with a chocker. I have been nice this year. I would love to a polar bear claw machine. Love,
Emma Gregory
Dear Santa,
How have you been doing? I would love you to bring my sister a Kitten. I’ve been nice this year. I would love you to bring me a Rifle or pupply Black lab and camo gear for Christmas have a safe trip around the world!
Love Charles O’Shea
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Yazoo City senior running back Tobias McGee announced his decision to play next season at Northeast Mississippi Community College. McGee is pictured above with his father Craig, Sr. mother Youlanda and brothers Demarcus and Craig, Jr.
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Yazoo City senior running back Tobias McGee announced his decision to play next season at Northeast Mississippi Community College. McGee is pictured above with his father Craig, Sr. mother Youlanda and brothers Demarcus and Craig, Jr.
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Yazoo City senior running back Tobias McGee announced his decision to play next season at Northeast Mississippi Community College. McGee is pictured above with his father Craig, Sr. mother Youlanda and brothers Demarcus and Craig, Jr.
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The Manchester Academy Mavericks improved to 6-5 on the season after posting a 60-17 blowout win over Indianola Academy last week.
The Lady Mavericks also picked up a 59-28 victory and improved to 6-9 for the year.
Alley Ables led the Lady Mavs with 17 points followed in double figures by Angel Rae Carpenter with 15 and Ellie Carpenter with 13.
Avery Austin chipped in with eight, Morgan Foster added four and Molly McBride rounded out the scoring with two.
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A Lady Raider Brynn Blackstock hit a major milestone last week against Porter’s Chapel when she scored her 2,000th career point while also helping lead the Lady Raiders to a 75-14 victory.
Leta Greco led the way, scoring a game-high 20 points, followed by Blackstock with 19, and Emma Middleton with 12.
Addy Cader and Sydnie Davis had eight apiece, Maci Lowery had six, and Ava Grace Meeks chipped in with two.
The Lady Raiders also defeated Discovery last week 63-10.
Greco and Lowery notched double figures with 15 and 13 points respectively.
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The Manchester Academy Mavericks improved to 6-5 on the season after posting a 60-17 blowout win over Indianola Academy last week.
The Lady Mavericks also picked up a 59-28 victory and improved to 6-9 for the year.
Alley Ables led the Lady Mavs with 17 points followed in double figures by Angel Rae Carpenter with 15 and Ellie Carpenter with 13.
Avery Austin chipped in with eight, Morgan Foster added four and Molly McBride rounded out the scoring with two.
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3 months 1 week ago
A Lady Raider Brynn Blackstock hit a major milestone last week against Porter’s Chapel when she scored her 2,000th career point while also helping lead the Lady Raiders to a 75-14 victory.
Leta Greco led the way, scoring a game-high 20 points, followed by Blackstock with 19, and Emma Middleton with 12.
Addy Cader and Sydnie Davis had eight apiece, Maci Lowery had six, and Ava Grace Meeks chipped in with two.
The Lady Raiders also defeated Discovery last week 63-10.
Greco and Lowery notched double figures with 15 and 13 points respectively.
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3 months 1 week ago
The Manchester Academy Mavericks improved to 6-5 on the season after posting a 60-17 blowout win over Indianola Academy last week.
The Lady Mavericks also picked up a 59-28 victory and improved to 6-9 for the year.
Alley Ables led the Lady Mavs with 17 points followed in double figures by Angel Rae Carpenter with 15 and Ellie Carpenter with 13.
Avery Austin chipped in with eight, Morgan Foster added four and Molly McBride rounded out the scoring with two.
By Joffre Washington on
3 months 1 week ago
A Lady Raider Brynn Blackstock hit a major milestone last week against Porter’s Chapel when she scored her 2,000th career point while also helping lead the Lady Raiders to a 75-14 victory.
Leta Greco led the way, scoring a game-high 20 points, followed by Blackstock with 19, and Emma Middleton with 12.
Addy Cader and Sydnie Davis had eight apiece, Maci Lowery had six, and Ava Grace Meeks chipped in with two.
The Lady Raiders also defeated Discovery last week 63-10.
Greco and Lowery notched double figures with 15 and 13 points respectively.
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The H. P. Jacobs Administration Tower on the Jackson State University campus in Jackson, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
Another lawsuit has emerged in the aftermath of presidential hires at Jackson State University.
Jerome Tinker, who serves in a leadership position in JSU’s Alumni Affairs office, is suing former president Marcus Thompon and the university in federal court for being turned down for the position of office director.
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The H. P. Jacobs Administration Tower on the Jackson State University campus in Jackson, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
Another lawsuit has emerged in the aftermath of presidential hires at Jackson State University.
Jerome Tinker, who serves in a leadership position in JSU’s Alumni Affairs office, is suing former president Marcus Thompon and the university in federal court for being turned down for the position of office director.
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Failing districts not participating in the professional development services are advised to do so.
Investment in coaching support has been instrumental in Mississippi’s education gains, and the Mississippi Department of Education will be asking for more funding to expand the program.
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