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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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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SUMMARY: The town of Lost Rabbit celebrated Independence Day with a family-oriented block party featuring a water slide and neighborhood parade. Melissa Rushing of the Social Event Committee expressed pride in their unique community, emphasizing the importance of events that bring people together. She highlighted the town as a special gem in the state, offering a safe and enjoyable environment for families to celebrate. Coordination was smooth, with the community actively participating and contributing to the event’s success. The celebration concluded with fireworks and joyful laughter from families, reinforcing the communal spirit and holiday enjoyment in Lost Rabbit.

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