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Houston students participate in college and career fair

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7 months ago

October 12, 2023

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2023-10-12 12:17:27

SUMMARY: Today, the Houston Career and Technology Center hosted its College and Career Fair for graduating high school seniors. The fair aimed to educate students about the various options available to them after graduation, including higher education and different career paths. Seniors had the opportunity to meet with representatives from industries, the military, and workforce training programs. With graduation approaching, students felt the pressure to make a decision about their future and were eager to explore colleges and universities in the area. Almost 200 students attended the event, which proved to be a valuable resource for their post-high school plans.

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Long-time Jackson Church moving to Ridgeland

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1 hour ago

May 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-20 07:56:55

SUMMARY: Meadowbrook Church of Christ in Jackson, prominent for 60 years, is relocating to Sunnybrook Children's Home in Ridgeland to make room for a new elementary school campus. St. Richard Catholic School has purchased the Meadowbrook property for $2.5 million and plans to move in by next year. Father Joe Tonos of St. Richard welcomed the move, citing previous enrollment and infrastructure issues at their old location. The move is viewed positively by faculty, parents, and church members, with hopes for stronger community engagement. Meanwhile, existing buildings at St. Richard will be repurposed for parish use.

Meadowbrook Church of Christ has been located in the capital city for 60 years

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New program will teach Jacksonians how the water system works

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10 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-19 22:50:17

SUMMARY: Jackson Water is launching a new educational initiative called the Jackson Water Academy. Starting next month, the program will offer three two-hour sessions on the water system, treatment processes, billing, and sustainability. The aim is to provide insight into the efforts taken to rehabilitate the system and ensure its future sustainability. Applications for the June event are open, with a deadline at the end of May. The program seeks to increase public understanding of the local wastewater utility and its operations.

New program will teach Jacksonians how the water system works

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Overnight lane closure in Madison County

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10 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-19 22:41:30

SUMMARY: The Planning Committee will discuss the matter at Tuesday's City Council meeting. M-DOT is preparing for overnight roadwork, starting at 7:00 PM tonight and continuing through 6:00 AM until Thursday. Crews will close lanes on the I-55 bridges over Highway 51 and the CNIC Railroad in Madison County to perform a concrete overlay. This work is part of an ongoing effort to repair the bridges.