www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2025-07-09 10:19:31

SUMMARY: TSA has ended the long-standing requirement for passengers to remove their shoes during airport security screenings at all U.S. airports, starting immediately. Homeland Security Secretary Kristen Gnome announced this change, the first since 2006, when the policy was implemented after the “shoe bomber” Richard Reid attempted an attack. The new rule aims to reduce wait times and improve passenger experience without changing other security procedures. Local travelers expressed relief, appreciating the convenience and flexibility of keeping their shoes on. This update is part of broader efforts under President Trump’s vision for a “new golden age” of American travel.

The Transportation Security Administration no longer requires passengers to take their shoes off during the screening process.

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-07-09 09:53:25

SUMMARY: The National Folk Festival will be held in Jackson, Mississippi, from November 7 to 9, marking the first time the Deep South hosts the event. This 90-year-old festival will remain in Jackson for three years, expected to boost local tourism and economic impact. Organizers are actively recruiting 800 to 1,000 volunteers from churches, community groups, and organizations such as Jackson Association of Neighborhoods and Jackson State University. A fundraising campaign offers “Friend of the Festival” yard signs for $250 each, aiming to sell 400 signs to raise $100,000. The festival is free, family-friendly, and promotes community involvement and cultural celebration.

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-07-08 09:32:18

SUMMARY: Jackson Public Schools is hiring year-round, with a peak hiring season currently underway. They seek teachers—especially in mathematics, special education, and English—instructional assistants, custodians, bus drivers, child nutrition workers, mechanics, electricians, and other support staff to maintain facilities and support student learning. Bus drivers need a CDL, which the district helps applicants obtain. The district also encourages retired teachers to return under a 2024 state law allowing retirees to work full-time without losing benefits. A job fair will be held Thursday at Kirksey Middle School, 5677 Highland Drive. Applications can also be submitted online at the district’s website.

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