Mississippi News
Project SEARCH partnership pays off for Lowndes County students
SUMMARY: A partnership between the Lowndes County School District, Columbus Air Force Base, and the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services is benefiting students with special needs through Project SEARCH. This program allows these students to spend their final school year in various jobs at the Air Force Base, teaching them marketable skills and work responsibilities. LCSD Superintendent Sam Allison emphasizes the program’s role in building student confidence and potential. With Project SEARCH currently at 22 sites and expected to grow, it aims to help young individuals with disabilities identify career goals. Six students graduated from Lowndes County’s program in 2024.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (November 29-December 1), Mississippi offers a variety of festive events. Highlights include Food Truck Friday in Jackson, a Jazz night in Natchez, and a Holiday De-Stress Walk in Vicksburg. Family-friendly options like the Journey to the North Pole and Dinosaurs Around the World in Jackson will entertain all ages. Natchez hosts a Christmas Pilgrimage Tour and a Teddy Bear Tea, while Vicksburg features a tree lighting and a comedy show. In the Pine Belt, enjoy a pancake day in Ellisville and a candle-making workshop in Hattiesburg. Activities promise joy, relaxation, and holiday spirit across the state.
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SUMMARY: A federal judge has granted a motion to delay the trial for Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba and two other local leaders implicated in a bribery scandal. The decision was made due to the case’s complexity, with significant evidence needing review. Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, and City Councilman Aaron Banks face charges related to conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering linked to an alleged bribery scheme involving over $80,000 in payments from fictitious developers. The trio has pleaded not guilty. This scandal adds to ongoing issues in Jackson regarding water and policing disputes.
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SUMMARY: As Thanksgiving approaches, U.S. air travel is expected to hit record levels, with nearly 80 million Americans traveling, predominantly by car. The TSA anticipates screening 18.3 million passengers during the holiday week, with Sunday likely breaking a record for airport traffic. Despite ongoing air traffic controller shortages, TSA staffing is high enough to maintain manageable security wait times. Weather remains a wildcard, with rain and snow predicted in several regions. Travelers are advised to arrive early to airports and avoid lithium-ion batteries in checked luggage. Traffic congestion is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, easing by Thanksgiving Day.
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