JPS Child Nutrition Program Returns for 2020

Board of Trustees approves big-spending measures

By Othor Cain

Managing Editor

Faced with questions about big spending in his former school district, Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray vows to remain focused on JPS and moving this district forward. “I cannot afford to lose sight of what is before us, even with lingering questions,” Gray said. “Everything we did in Fayette County, Tenn., was above board and done with board approval.”

Last week Gray asked JPS board of trustees to approve hiring a financial team that would help with restructuring its debt and save the district money. Gray submitted to the board some background on the team and the reason he wanted to bring them on board. What he did not give them were hard cold numbers on cost or projected savings…. […]

Jackson mayor and JPS chief issue statements  By Lonnie Ross Online Editor Jackson city councilman Tony Yarber gathered with some leaders of the community and various religious organizations at city hall on Dec. 6 to […]

Special to The Mississippi Link JACKSON – The Jackson Public Schools’ Board of Trustees has announced its finalists for superintendent of schools: • Dr. Dennis L. Carpenter, deputy superintendent for operations for the Newton County, […]