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2023 teacher shortages: What to know about vacancies in the South

From lowering teacher certification standards, hiring virtual instructors to recruiting lunchroom and custodial staff, schools are finding creative solutions to address teacher shortages.

 

'The elephant not in the room': 5 takeaways from a Republican debate with no Donald Trump

Eight contenders battled it out in the first Republican primary debate, facing long odds and an uphill battle to stop Donald Trump from grabbing the nomination.

 

Lana Del Ray performing next month at Brandon Amphitheater. Details here

See when tickets go on sale for Sept. 27 Lana Del Ray show in Brandon.

 

Some Hinds, Rankin county races headed to runoffs next week. See what races are on ballots

Three races in Hinds County and one in Rankin County will be heading to a runoff on Aug. 29.

 

Hurricane season 2023: Mississippi in no danger now, but we're not out of the woods

The current tropical activity in the Atlantic should not affect Mississippi, but some conditions are favorable for a hurricane to develop.

 

MBI investigating fatal shooting by Madison County Sheriff's Department

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation investigating fatal shooting by Madison County Sheriff's Department that occurred in Canton.

 

'Tell 'em about the dream, Martin!': Memories from the crowd at MLK's March on Washington

People who attended the March on Washington said the event changed their lives. Here's what they remember.

 

Biden administration spending $150M to help small forest owners benefit from selling carbon credits

The Biden administration will spend $150 million to help owners of small parcels of forestland partner with companies willing to pay them for carbon offsets and other environmental credits.

 

Rep. Trent Kelly co-sponsors bill to protect Coast Guard cadets who file sexual assault reports

Bipartisan federal legislation was introduced would protect U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets who report a sexual assault from being disciplined for minor collateral misconduct.

 

Federal judge orders Entergy to turn over customer info amid reports of improper water use in Jackson MS

A federal judge has ordered Entergy Mississippi to turn over information on customers in and around Jackson who might not be paying for water.

 

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