Christina Ashford brings experience, authenticity to her Lanier High English classroom
The veteran teacher, who moved from Minneapolis to Jackson in 2021, says her students teach her as much as she teaches them.
From the Philippines to Murrah High: Merry Delcano’s teaching journey
Delcano is one of dozens of Jackson Public Schools teachers who were recruited from abroad to fill vacancies, particularly in math and science.
Karrol Thomas: The Lanier High School teacher who never gave up on his dreams
Thomas dropped out of college after one semester. Two decades later, he earned his bachelor’s degree and achieved his goal of becoming a teacher and football coach.
Meet Mandy Dickerson, the nurse who became a high school teacher
After nearly two decades as a pediatric nurse, the Madison mother of four started teaching science at St. Joseph Catholic School.
Limited but open: Here’s where Jackson residents can swim this summer
With summer around the corner, young people expressed a desire for greater access to swimming facilities as most of Jackson’s public pools remain closed.
Watch: Our exclusive interview with mayoral candidate John Horhn
“We’re going to be drinking water out of a fire hose trying to save this city,” Horhn told us in a wide-ranging interview that lasted more than 40 minutes.
“To the ends of our own rainbows”: JPS students shine in award-winning, all-female play
Ida B. Wells APAC’s production of Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf earned the troupe a second consecutive opportunity to represent Mississippi at the International Thespian Festival this summer. JYN goes behind the curtain.
Here’s what 106 Jackson teens have to say about their city
With local elections approaching, JYN surveyed public high school students to gauge their opinions on a range of issues. They didn’t hold back.
JPS students challenge mayoral candidates to address their reality
High school students from across the district pressed Jackson mayoral candidates on water, crime, education, and more at a historic youth-led forum
One-on-one interview with Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba
The mayor talked about Jackson’s economic and educational challenges, infrastructure issues, his long-term goals, addressing the needs of young people and lots more.
JXN People’s Assembly convenes youth and adult residents to discuss local issues, potential solutions
The Feb. 25 event marked the 11-year anniversary of former Mayor Chokwe Lumumba Sr.’s passing. Organizers honored his legacy with remembrances.
The Bell launches Jackson Youth Newsroom, bringing fresh voices to local journalism
The initiative provides high school students in Jackson with hands-on training in multimedia journalism, mentorship from professional journalists, and opportunities to report on issues that matter to their communities.