Mary Boyte

Jackson

Suburban News Reporter at The Clarion-Ledger

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Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South joins Travis Scott at Coachella. How it happened

1 week ago | clarionledger.com | Mary Boyte

Jackson State University's Sonic Boom marching band performed with Travis Scott at Coachella 2025. The performance came after Scott put out a call on social media for HBCU bands to submit videos. The Sonic Boom's appearance at Coachella follows other high-profile events like the Super Bowl and the Rose Parade. The Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South lit up the 2025 Coachella stage alongside Travis Scott last weekend in front of thousands of festival goers.
'American Idol': Jelly Roll says Meridian native Jamal Roberts' cover tops his original

1 week ago | clarionledger.com | Mary Boyte

Meridian native Jamal Roberts is soaring through the ranks of "American Idol" Season 23. Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. teacher at Crestwood Elementary, has spent the past few weeks traveling around the U.S. with his fellow "American Idol" contestants, eluding elimination rounds with his raw, soulful performances. Last week, Roberts made the Top 24.
Vote for Jackson Metro Student of the Week April 13-19

1 week ago | clarionledger.com | Mary Boyte

The Clarion Ledger's Jackson Metro Student of the Week feature highlights the outstanding achievements of local high school students, academic and beyond. Each week, you can vote for one winner out of five nominees. Read about this week's nominees, and then vote in the poll below. The poll will close Thursday at noon. Winners will be announced on Friday morning each week. You can cast a vote once per hour per device. Last week's winner: Who won Jackson Metro Student of the Week April 6-12?
Vote for Jackson Metro Student of the Week April 13-19

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Mary Boyte

The Clarion Ledger's Jackson Metro Student of the Week feature highlights the outstanding achievements of local high school students, academic and beyond. Each week, you can vote for one winner out of five nominees. Read about this week's nominees, and then vote in the poll below. The poll will close Thursday at noon. Winners will be announced on Friday morning each week. You can cast a vote once per hour per device.
Education's 'new normal': Exploring impacts of COVID-19 five years later

1 week ago | clarionledger.com | Mary Boyte

Mary BoyteMississippi Clarion LedgerThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted education, leading to remote learning and declining test scores. Five years later, schools are still recovering, facing challenges like chronic absenteeism and altered student behavior. While technology became more integrated into classrooms, disparities in access and the rise of AI present new hurdles. Despite the difficulties, educators are adapting and collaborating to address the ongoing effects of the pandemic.
Dyeing eggs too expensive for Easter this year? Here are five fun alternatives

1 week ago | hattiesburgamerican.com | Mary Boyte

Due to inflated egg prices, traditional egg dyeing may be too expensive for some families this Easter. Alternatives such as dyeing potatoes, painting rocks or plastic eggs, and decorating wooden or chocolate eggs are more cost-effective options. Potatoes are a vegan-friendly and inexpensive option, while painted rocks can be found for free in nature. Dyeing boiled eggs is an Easter tradition, one that most children wouldn't want to miss.
Dyeing eggs too expensive for Easter this year? Here are five fun alternatives

1 week ago | clarionledger.com | Mary Boyte

Due to inflated egg prices, traditional egg dyeing may be too expensive for some families this Easter. Alternatives such as dyeing potatoes, painting rocks or plastic eggs, and decorating wooden or chocolate eggs are more cost-effective options. Potatoes are a vegan-friendly and inexpensive option, while painted rocks can be found for free in nature. Dyeing boiled eggs is an Easter tradition, one that most children wouldn't want to miss.
Who won Jackson Metro Student of the Week April 6-12? Find out here

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Mary Boyte

Each week the Clarion Ledger highlights the achievements of outstanding local high school students. Out of five nominees, there can only be one Jackson Metro Student of the Week. The votes are in. It was a tight race, but with just over 50% of the votes, Elizabeth Nichols of Jackson Academy is the Clarion Ledger's Jackson Metro Student of the Week for April 6-12. Nichols is a senior at Jackson Academy. She is an accomplished student who excels both in and out of the classroom.
Thalia Mara receives $1 million for repairs, still no reopening date in sight

2 weeks ago | clarionledger.com | Mary Boyte |Charlie Drape

Jackson City Council approved an additional $1 million in funding for renovations to Thalia Mara Hall. The venue has been closed since August 2024 due to mold, asbestos, and failed fire inspections. Repair costs have reached nearly $3 million, and the extended closure has strained relationships with event organizers. After months of repairs with no reopening in sight, Thalia Mara Hall is now receiving an additional $1 million for renovation.
'American Idol': Meridian native Jamal Roberts makes Top 24. See his performance

2 weeks ago | clarionledger.com | Mary Boyte

Meridian native Jamal Roberts advanced to the Top 24 on "American Idol."Roberts performed "Tennessee Whiskey" and "The Door" during the Showstopper and head-to-head rounds, respectively. Roberts will compete in Hawaii with the remaining contestants. Jamal Roberts, a Meridian native, made the Top 24 during Monday, April 7, night's episode of "American Idol" season 23.