Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine, MS · Education
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He was a trailblazer whose legacy is still being felt on the Mississippi State University campus today.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- He was a trailblazer whose legacy is still being felt on the Mississippi State University campus today. But, Dr. Richard Holmes really just wanted a good education at a top notch school that happened to be in his hometown. That led him to be the first African...
WJTV 12
Mississippi University for Women ranks as top nursing school in state
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi University for Women (The W) is the top-ranked nursing school in the state, according to Niche.com. The website placed the university at No. 22 among 796 nursing programs nationally in its Best Colleges for Nursing rankings. According to the university, the ranking places The W among the top 3% […]
The Clarion Ledger
Jackson State enrollment sees major decline. Ole Miss and MSU grow
Enrollment in Mississippi's public university system remained essentially flat this fall, as gains at five universities helped offset significant losses at others, including a double-digit percentage decline at Jackson State University. Mississippi's eight public universities and the University of Mississippi Medical Center enrolled 81,771 students for fall 2026, down 190 students, or 0.2%, from 81,961 students a year ago. The largest enrollment drop occurred at Jackson State University, which lost 691 students, while the University of Mississippi posted the state's largest gain, adding 555, which includes Ole Miss and UMMC) students. The largest percentage of drop was at Mississippi Valley State University, which lost 13.2% or 300 students. The enrollment numbers also come as colleges nationwide are confronting the long-anticipated "enrollment cliff," a demographic shift driven by declining birth rates following the Great Recession. The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education projects the number of U.S. high school graduates peaked in 2025 and will decline steadily through 2041, shrinking the pool of traditional college-age students. "Serving nearly 82,000 students this fall, our universities continue to provide higher education opportunities and prepare students for the workforce and life," said Dr. Al Rankins Jr., commissioner of higher education, in a statement."In this
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darkhorsepressnow.com
MSU plans Nov. 3 memorial for Richard E. Holmes
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University will hold a memorial service Nov. 3 for Dr. Richard E. Holmes, the university’s first Black student, who died Oct. 16 at age 82. The service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Cleveland Gallery at The Mill at MSU, the university said. Speakers will include MSU President Mark E. Keenum; the Rev. Guy Thompson, senior pastor of Second Baptist Church in Starkville; and university vice presidents Rasheeda Forbes and Sid Salter.
WLBT
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Ethel Claims First District Title Since 1995
The Ethel Tigers are Region 5-1A champions for the first time since 1995 after defeating Sebastopol 14-8 on Thursday night in a dramatic defensive battle. Tied 8-8 with just 33 seconds remaining, Ethel executed a 35-yard hook-and-ladder trick play for the game-winning touchdown. Quarterback Taylon May completed a pass to Maddox Renfrow, who pitched it to Caden Merritt for the decisive score.
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‘I think they all need to be fired,’ Parents say students forced off bus, walk home
GUNTOWN, Miss. (WTVA) – A Guntown couple is demanding answers after they say their 11-year-old daughter’s school bus driver told her to get off the bus and walk home. James and Ann Lofton say their child and several other kids were forced to walk three miles to get home.
Neshoba Democrat
Rockets fall to unbeaten Warren Central
Neshoba Central coach Shannon Ruffin knew the Rockets had their hands full against unbeaten and top-ranked Warren Central on Friday night. But the Rockets took the game deep into the second half before the Vikings pulled away in the fourth to take a 34-17 win. Neshoba falls to 5-3 on...
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Long Creek Elementary Celebrates Principal Dr. Shanika Hickmon During National Principals Month
In recognition of National Principals Month, Long Creek Elementary School proudly celebrates and thanks Dr. Shanika Hickmon for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the success of her students and staff. Dr. Hickmon’s leadership helps foster a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to learn and grow, teachers...
Neshoba Democrat
Warriors stomped by Starkville Academy
Choctaw Central football coach Ed Routh left Starkville on Friday with a new opinion about private-school football. The Warriors ran into a buzzsaw as Starkville Academy threw for 350 yards and ran away with a 47-18 win. Choctaw Central falls to 4-4 on the season, while Starkville Academy improves to...
wcbi.com
MUW is focusing on building momentum, and many people are noticing
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Maintaining momentum, that’s the focus on the campus of Mississippi University for Women. And The W has definitely been building momentum. Three national publications, Time, Money, and The Washington Monthly, all ranked MUW as the Number One public or private university in Mississippi. Add to that...
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Kosciusko awaits Region 4-4A finale results to lock in playoff seed and 1st round home Game
As the regular season wraps up this week, the Kosciusko Whippets have their eyes set on the Class 4A state playoffs. Kosciusko finishes out the regular season with a non-district matchup against Elzy this Friday, meaning their work in Region 4-4A is already complete. Now, the Whippets simply wait on...