Student receives medical treatment after disturbance on JPS school bus
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A disturbance on a Jackson Public Schools’ (JPS) bus led to a student receiving medical treatment. JPS officials said the disturbance occurred on a school bus on November 11, 2025, while students were being transported home. The disturbance forced the driver to stop on Arbor Hills Drive. Emergency officials were notified […]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) announced the Superintendent's Hotline will be available to assist with questions or concerns during the first two days of school. The Hotline will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29, 2025, by calling 601-960-2781. Spanish speaking…
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) announced two employees have been placed on administrative leave after the district identified unauthorized and improper disbursements of funds ($221,000) through an internal audit. According to JPS, the audit was conducted by the district's finance team. Police report…
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The lockdown at Jim Hill High School has been lifted, according to JPS officials. They said all students and staff are safe, and classroom instruction will continue for the remainder of the school day. Officials said JPS police, Capitol police and Jackson police are continuing…