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07/25/2025

Anyone looking for a way to get in on the ground floor of Amazon Web Services data centers career opportunities can start with a four-week paid training program at Hinds Community College’s Jackson Campus.

https://www.cantonnews.net/article/2157,hinds-cc-jackson-campus-hosting-free-aws-training

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07/24/2025

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07/23/2025

The Mississippi State Department of Health urges all Mississippians to protect themselves from mosquito bites. This first reported case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for the 2025 mosquito season was confirmed in Rankin County last month.

https://www.cantonnews.net/article/2153,cantonians-urged-to-protect-against-mosquito-bites

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07/22/2025

The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) recently voted to eliminate the administration and graduation requirement of the U.S. history statewide assessment beginning in the 2025-26 school year.

https://www.cantonnews.net/article/2152,u-s-history-state-test-removed-as-high-school-graduation-requirement

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07/21/2025

Terrible accident ! Driver runs into Gowdy Building on The Square! Police, Rescue and ambulance on the scene.
Another driver who was in turn lane did not turn but went straight forcing this car into the building.

07/21/2025

The Canton Mayor and Board of Aldermen convened for a regular meeting on June 17 at City Hall, approving a series of financial transfers, grant agreements, infrastructure upgrades and city event amendments.

https://www.cantonnews.net/article/2149,canton-approves-city-improvements-grant-funding-and-travel-authorizations

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07/18/2025

Graduation awards given by Chief Kenna Pierce.
Children have been at the Central Firestation in Canton for one week learning all about fire fighting.!

07/18/2025

Fire Academy for Kids ! Graduating now after a week of learning all that happens at the Firestation. Their graduation was attended by Mayor Tim Taylor and staff.
Lunch was a delicious barbecue donated by The Mayor and friends.

07/18/2025

Hinds Community College recently named the spring 2025 honorees of the IDEAList employee recognition, which honors employees who represent Hinds’ college values of Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership and Stewardship.

https://www.cantonnews.net/article/2146,ratliff-named-hinds-idealist-for-spring

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07/18/2025

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07/17/2025

I know, “pasta salad” doesn’t always sound exciting. But this one? It’s bright, flavorful, and, honestly, kind of addicting. I’ve already made it twice since Sunday.

https://www.cantonnews.net/article/2145,on-the-table

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07/16/2025

Jury finds Rudy Warnock and Cleveland Anderson guilty!