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Local mentorship program concerned about JPS school closures

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1 year ago

December 22, 2023

www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2023-12-22 13:51:56

SUMMARY: Brittany Bowman, founder of the ‘Friends of Jackson’ mentorship program and JPS alum, is dismayed by the planned closure of Wingfield High School, among 11 schools set to close during the 2024-2025 school year. She is concerned about the impact on students and the community, and worries about maintaining momentum and support for the youth. Two more schools will be consolidated in 2024-2025. Bowman is calling for local and state officials to intervene and find ways to retain students and staff at JPS.

The Friends of Jackson Mentorship Program is concerned about upcoming school closures beginning next school year within the Jackson Public School District. Organization founder Brittany Bowman is particularly worried about how it will affect outreach and connections with local students.

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-03-31 17:08:01

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Interview: New Albany theater performing ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’

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March 31, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2025-03-31 13:05:21

SUMMARY: Jay Shro, the new artistic director at Magnolia Theater, shared details about their transition from showing movies to live theater. Their 2025 season will open with *The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe*, running from April 10th to 13th. The production, based on C.S. Lewis’s story, follows four children in the magical world of Narnia, grappling with good versus evil. Shro emphasized the importance of live theater, offering a unique communal experience. The cast, mostly youth aged 10-13, is eager to bring the story to life. Performances will include evening shows and matinees at the Magnolia Theater in New Albany.

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Mrs. Magnolia State 2025

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March 31, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-03-31 10:22:34

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