Courtney Ann Jackson

2 weeks ago | actionnews5.com | Courtney Ann Jackson

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - You may remember the big celebration of the 2022 teacher pay raise. But in the three legislative sessions since, pay hasn’t been boosted further. This year’s report from the National Education Association shows Mississippi is back on the bottom, dropping from 48th to 51st for average teacher salary. “We are continuing to lose our educators to other industries because of this low pay,” explained Mississippi Association of Educators Executive Director Erica Jones.

2 weeks ago | wlbt.com | Courtney Ann Jackson

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - You may remember the big celebration of the 2022 teacher pay raise. But in the three legislative sessions since, pay hasn’t been boosted further. This year’s report from the National Education Association shows Mississippi is back on the bottom dropping from 48th to 51st for average teacher salary. “We are continuing to lose our educators to other industries because of this low pay,” explained Mississippi Association of Educators Executive Director Erica Jones.

2 weeks ago | wlox.com | Courtney Ann Jackson

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - There’s a psychadelic drug called Ibogaine that some Americans are crossing the border to use. And many say it’s been life-changing as a treatment for PTSD and addiction issues. “It’s the staggering numbers,” said House Public Health and Human Services Chairman Rep. Sam Creekmore. “It sounds too good to be true but it’s also something we can’t ignore.”Representative Sam Creekmore first heard about ibogaine,d erived through the root of an African plant, through a podcast.

2 weeks ago | wlbt.com | Courtney Ann Jackson

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - There’s a psychadelic drug called Ibogaine that some Americans are crossing the border to use. And many say it’s been life-changing as a treatment for PTSD and addiction issues. “It’s the staggering numbers,” said House Public Health and Human Services Chairman Rep. Sam Creekmore. “It sounds too good to be true but it’s also something we can’t ignore.”Representative Sam Creekmore first heard about ibogaine,d erived through the root of an African plant, through a podcast.

3 weeks ago | wdam.com | Courtney Ann Jackson

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The state public pension system needs money. Meanwhile, many of you want to place sports bets from your phone at home legally. Those two issues are part of the ongoing negotiations with legislative leaders ahead of an expected special session. ”The Governor has the keys to the car,” noted Sen. Daniel Sparks about a special session call details.