Benton
Benton, MS · Education
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Florence Falls to Cleveland Central
Florence High School struggled to generate offense Friday night, falling 25-7 against Cleveland Central in a region matchup. The Eagles faced a difficult challenge against a Cleveland Central team that limited Florence to just one touchdown throughout the contest. Florence was unable to establish enough offensive consistency to keep pace,...
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Lewisburg Boys Win First-Ever Title, Madison Central Girls Continue Dynasty at Mississippi Class 3 State Meet
SCY (25 yards) It was a historic first for the Lewisburg boys and a baker’s dozen for the Madison Central girls at the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3 Swimming Championships. The Lewisburg boys captured their first- ever state championship, outlasting runner-up Oxford by nine points. On the...
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Warren Central Junior High defeats Vicksburg Junior High 40-33 in overtime thriller
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central Junior High School’s boys’ basketball team opened its season with a thrilling 40-33 overtime victory over Vicksburg Junior High School. The Vikings and Gators battled back and forth throughout the contest, but Warren Central eventually pulled away in overtime to secure...
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Germantown cadets head to nationals
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – From physical endurance to teamwork and discipline, student cadets at Germantown High School are putting in the work to get ready for the national stage. The high school’s Marine Corps Junior ROTC program are preparing to compete against teams from across the country in the All-Service JROTC Raider National Championships […]
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Vicksburg’s Bryleigh Landers named first runner-up in Miss Mississippi Junior High School America pageant
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg native Bryleigh Landers was named first runner-up in the Miss Mississippi Junior High School America pageant over the weekend in Meridian. Landers, a seventh grader at Vicksburg Catholic School, represented her hometown as Miss Vicksburg Junior High School America during the three-day competition held Friday through Sunday.
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Kimberley King named 2026 Elementary School Teacher of the Year
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Kimberley King, an educator at Vicksburg Intermediate School (VIS), has been named the 2026 Elementary School Teacher of the Year by the Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM). This distinguished recognition celebrates her dedication to mathematics education, instructional excellence, and her commitment to helping students reach their highest academic potential.
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Richland Earns Impressive Victory Over Mendenhall
Richland High School picked up one of its biggest victories of the season Friday night, defeating Mendenhall 43-35 in a high-scoring region contest. The Rangers entered the matchup facing a Mendenhall team that had established itself as one of the stronger programs in Class 4A. Richland responded with an impressive...
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Warren Central ninth-grade boys defeat Vicksburg 47-18 in season opener
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School’s ninth-grade boys basketball team opened its season with a dominant 47-18 victory over crosstown rival Vicksburg on Monday night. The Vikings wasted little time taking control of the game, building a commanding 28-7 lead by halftime. Warren Central continued its...
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Pharrah Moody scored 13 points for WCJHS on Monday
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Pharrah Moody led Warren Central Junior High School’s girls basketball team to a 37-27 victory over crosstown rival Vicksburg Junior High on Monday night. Moody finished with a team-high 13 points while also grabbing more than 10 rebounds to record a double-double in the...
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Derrick, Melancon join MC Mathematics, Business faculty
Jacob Derrick has joined the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Mississippi Christian University (MC) as an assistant professor of mathematics, and Myles Melancon has joined the MC School of Business faculty as an assistant professor of business (management). Daniel Watson, MC associate professor and department chair of mathematics,...
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Hendrix Eldridge crowned St. Aloysius 2026 homecoming queen
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Hendrix Eldridge was crowned St. Aloysius High School’s 2026 homecoming queen Friday night during halftime of the Flashes’ football game. Eldridge received the honor after being selected by the student body to represent her school as homecoming queen. She was crowned by the 2025 homecoming queen, Taryn Lusby.
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Rey’Nhila Gray crowned Warren Central’s 2026 homecoming queen
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Rey’Nhila Gray received a moment she will never forget Friday night when she was crowned Warren Central High School’s 2026 homecoming queen. Gray was officially announced as homecoming queen just before the Vikings took the field for their football game. Standing before the crowd, Gray was overcome with excitement and surprise as she heard her name called.
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Belhaven University to host 94th Singing Christmas Tree
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Belhaven University will welcome the Christmas season with the 94th annual Singing Christmas Tree on December 4–5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Belhaven Bowl Stadium. The tradition began in 1933, when music professor Mignonne Caldwell arranged her choir in the shape of a Christmas tree. Today, singers stand in a […]
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Long Creek Elementary announces first 9-Weeks honor roll students
Long Creek Elementary school has announced honor roll students for the first nine weeks of the school year. First Grade: Faith Moore, Kayson Price, Aleah Scott. Second Grade: Emily Mayers, Journee Miller, Austin Rayford. Third Grade: Kyden Riley, Malachi Teague. Fourth Grade: Lily Mayers. Fifth Grade: Mickayla Roby. Sixth Grade:...