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'The heart of the community': Jefferson County schools provide more than an education

Mississippi Today

Sep 15, 2026

FAYETTE - By 11:30 a.m., the students at Jefferson County schools are hungry. Seated in rows at long cafeteria tables, elementary students tuck into their lunches - crispy chicken…

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'The heart of the community': Jefferson County schools provide more than an education

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