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Benton, MS · Education
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Dr. Bill and Carole West to receive Award of Excellence at MC’s Bicentennial Homecoming
Dr. Bill and Carole West have made a lasting impact on Mississippi Christian University (MC) through their generosity and support of the Institute for Southern Storytelling, expanding opportunities to highlight the South’s culture and creativity. On Saturday, Oct. 31, the Wests will return to MC to receive the 2026...
vicksburgnews.com
SCHC to host Jewelry Box University
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The Southern Cultural Heritage Center announces it will host “Jewelry Box University” with Yugonda Duffy. This two-part class will be on Tuesday, Nov. 10 and Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 pm. The classes will meet in the SCHC Academy building....
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Gators take down Cleveland Central 28-26 on homecoming night
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Confidence, determination and a two-touchdown performance by Jayden Stewart helped Vicksburg High School secure a thrilling 28-26 homecoming victory over Cleveland Central on Friday night. The Gators overcame an early 12-point deficit before holding off a late comeback by the Wolves to secure the victory...
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Vikings clinch playoff spot and improve to 8-0
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School is officially heading to the playoffs after securing a 34-14 win over Neshoba Central on Friday night. The Vikings improved to 8-0 on the year as they continued their undefeated season with another impressive performance. The Vikings had multiple players step...
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Genesis Phelps leads VJHS to a win over Pearl on Thursday
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Genesis Phelps scored 24 points Thursday night to lead the Vicksburg Junior High School girls’ basketball team to a 40-35 victory over Pearl. Phelps, a seventh grader, knocked down seven 3-pointers to help the Missy Gators secure their first win of the season. VJHS...
WLBT
The End Zone: Week 10
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 10 of high school football is here!. Two teams looking to find their rhythm ahead of the postseason, Germantown and Madison Central, met in a Class 7A showdown for the Game of the Week. The Mavericks entered with an explosive offense, averaging close to 40...
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Tupelo runner sets Watson Classic record
CLINTON, Miss. (WTVA) – Tupelo High School runner Andrew Brown is six seconds away from the fastest time ever recorded by a Mississippi high school runner in the 5K. Brown finished in 14 minutes, 44 seconds Saturday at the Watson Cross Country Classic in Clinton. Brown’s 14:44 is the...
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Keenum, Boyce receive contract extensions, pay increases
Leaders at Mississippi’s two largest universities have received a contract extension and pay increase. Approval of those employment changes occurred during the September 17 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Institutions of Higher Learning. Dr. Glenn Boyce, Chancellor of the University of Mississippi, and Dr. Mark Keenum,...
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To’Nia Taylor crowned 2026 Vicksburg High School Maid of Honor
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — To’Nia Taylor received a special honor on Friday night as she was crowned the 2026 Vicksburg High School Maid of Honor. Taylor officially received the honor during halftime of the Gators’ homecoming football game against Cleveland Central, where Vicksburg secured a 28-26 victory.
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Co-Lin to offer clinical medical assistant program in January
WESSON — Copiah-Lincoln Community College will offer a clinical medical assistant training program on its Wesson campus beginning Jan. 11, 2027, the college announced. The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program runs through May 17, with classes from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Tuition is $1,000, and the registration deadline is Jan. 4.
theclintoncourier.net
With another “A” rating, CPSD is #2 in Mississippi!
Once again, the Clinton Public School District has earned an “A” rating in the state’s accountability system – and not only that, the district is ranked as the second-highest performing district in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) officially approved the accountability grades for the...
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Milah Davis crowned Miss Vicksburg Junior High School
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Milah Davis was crowned Miss Vicksburg Junior High School on Tuesday night during the school’s Gatorbration ceremony. The celebration was held inside the VJHS basketball gymnasium, where a large crowd gathered to witness the special occasion. As the newly crowned queen made her way...