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Group schedules PT test at Corinth High School

A Facebook post on a local group’s page invites prospective recruits to “Answer the Call. Serve with Pride!” and attend a physical fitness test at 9 a.m. June 20 at Corinth High School, the post said.

The short message emphasized service and purpose, saying the opportunity is “not just a job – it’s a purpose.” It did not identify the specific agency or provide additional registration instructions in the post.

Physical training, or PT, tests are commonly used by public safety, emergency services and military organizations to assess applicants’ fitness and readiness for duty. Such evaluations typically form part of hiring, promotion and training processes and can include timed runs, strength and endurance components.

The announcement represents a local recruiting effort aimed at drawing applicants into community service roles. Organizers did not list contact details in the post; readers are advised to check the group’s Facebook page for updates. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."

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