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Jps Consolidations

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September 12, 2023

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2023-09-12 07:45:23

SUMMARY: Two middle schools in Brooklyn, Peeples Middle School and Whitten Middle School, will now operate as separate entities in one building. The internal investigation into a cheating scandal caused 18 vacancies across both schools, prompting them to merge and fill in the gaps. Whitten Middle School will use Peeples' updated space while sharing staff, causing concern among parents about student-teacher ratios and potential confrontations due to school rivalry. Superintendent Errick L. Greene assures that this move is for the advancement of both schools, with a target student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1 for core classes.

Two JPS schools consolidating

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2023-10-03 22:21:10

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The JSU women are the favorites to win the SWAC

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October 3, 2023

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2023-10-03 21:40:20

SUMMARY: Jackson State University's women's basketball team is predicted to win the SWAC title again. The team's junior guard, Ty-Yawn Boler, was named the preseason player of the year, while senior center Angel Jackson was named the preseason defensive player of the year. Jackson led the SWAC in blocks per game last season. Daphane White, another center for JSU, was also recognized as a Second Team pick. Overall, Jackson State University's women's basketball team is a favorite to win the SWAC title.

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Ridgeland aldermen discuss permits for Topgolf

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2023-10-03 19:28:38

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