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Grandmother, former teacher react to closure of Canton’s SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - A grandmother and a former teacher are reacting to the closure of SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy in Canton after the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board voted Monday to revoke the school’s charter. The closure caught many parents off guard, and they say they...
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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...
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Florence Edges Lanier in 15-14 Thriller
Florence High School picked up a much-needed victory Friday night, defeating Lanier 15-14 in a closely contested matchup. The Eagles entered the game looking to get back into the win column following a difficult stretch of their schedule. Friday's contest proved to be a defensive battle, with neither team reaching...
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Pearl Falls to Petal 29-20
Pearl High School suffered a 29-20 loss against Petal Friday night, dropping the Pirates to 2-7 on the season. Pearl entered the matchup looking to snap a two-game losing streak following losses against Meridian and Northwest Rankin. The Pirates put together a more productive offensive showing than in their loss...
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Warren Central freshmen boys defeat Ridgeland 48-28; girls fall short
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School’s freshmen boys basketball team picked up another victory on Monday as the Vikings defeated Ridgeland 48-28. The Lady Vikes also competed but fell short in a 41-33 loss. WC Freshmen Boys 48, Ridgeland 28. Darius O’Neal scored 15 points to...
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Raylyn Parson crowned 2026 Vicksburg High School Homecoming Queen
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Raylyn Parson received one of the highest honors at Vicksburg High School on Friday night as she was crowned the 2026 Homecoming Queen. Parson officially received her crown during halftime of the Gators’ football game against Cleveland Central, which ended in a 28-26 homecoming victory for Vicksburg.
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Charter contract revoked for Canton charter school
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB) adopted a final order on October 26, 2026, to revoke the charter contract of SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy in Canton effective December 31, 2026. According to the MCSAB, the action followed revocation proceedings conducted in accordance with the Mississippi Charter Schools Act […]
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Students explore construction and skilled trades
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Hundreds of eighth-grade students got a hands-on look at their future careers in northeast Mississippi. The NEMS FORGE Your Path Career Expo brought students together for a day of exploring construction and skilled trades, giving them a chance to see what these industries have to offer.
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Jordan Clay crowned 2026 Vicksburg High School Homecoming King
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Jordan Clay has been named the 2026 Vicksburg High School Homecoming King. Clay was officially celebrated during the school’s homecoming parade on Thursday as he prepared to take the field for the Gators on Friday night. “This feels amazing and it just motivates me...