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Lamar County plans new schools, road upgrades as population surges

Morgan Gill, Ashlyn Joyner, Alexa Hatten and Sameen Chand • November 3, 2025

Lamar County plans new schools, road upgrades and expanded services as population growth reshapes the area and drives demand for housing and jobs.

Jackson County schools expand training for skilled trades

Samuel Hughes, Mallory Strickland, Rowan Luke, Gerome Webster, Hailey Perkins, Aidan Tarrant and Evan Baronich • April 6, 2025

As Mississippi grapples with a deepening workforce shortage, leaders in Jackson County are looking to high school classrooms for solutions.

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