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WDAM-TV
New school for spectrum, learning disorders accepting students in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Wonderfully Wired Institute for Learning is a new school in Laurel for students who need individualized support. Right now, they’re hoping to expand their roster and services. Haven Overstreet and Jaica Thomas saw a gap in their community: no school had the staff or space...
Neshoba Democrat
Support of MSU nursing brings Riley Foundation full circle
The Riley Foundation's increased commitment to Mississippi State University-Meridian’s accelerated Master of Science in Nursing program continues to help address a statewide nursing shortage, promote healthcare in Meridian and Lauderdale County, and bolster the foundation’s core mission, officials said. In 2024, The Riley Foundation committed scholarship support for...
twinstates.news
Southeast Middle School family night promotes screen-free time and family connection
Southeast Middle School hosted a family night encouraging students and parents to spend less time on screens and more time together. Local agencies shared resources, while families participated in activities, played games and received free haircuts.
Neshoba Democrat
Union Homecoming Queen to be crowned Friday
Union High School will host Homecoming on Friday, Sept. 25. The presentation of the Homecoming Court and announcement of the Homecoming Queen will begin at halftime of the Yellowjackets game against Lake. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Members of the Homecoming Court pictured, from left, are freshman maid Kenley Burns,...
Neshoba Democrat
Neshoba Now! awards grants to Philadelphia, Neshoba schools
Neshoba Central and Philadelphia high school students will have greater access to college and career-readiness opportunities this academic year, thanks to two grants awarded by Neshoba Now!. The community-driven foundation awarded the Neshoba County School District a $150,130 grant and the Philadelphia Public School District an $86,620 grant. Neshoba Central...
WTOK
Football Friday 2026 - Week 5 (September 25, 2026) Part 1
vicksburgnews.com
Porter’s Chapel celebrates Senior Night with 3-2 win over Newton Academy
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Porter’s Chapel Academy’s softball team celebrated Senior Night with a 3-2 victory over Newton Academy, sending seniors Mia Abdo and Coley Potter out with a win. Abdo and Porter were recognized as PCA’s two graduating seniors as the Lady Eagles capped the special...
Neshoba Democrat
Neshoba Central students launch 'Rocket Press,' a printed newspaper
Neshoba Central High School Multimedia students are discovering interests they didn’t know they had, such as a printed newspaper. Multimedia is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program located on the main campus that offers elective courses taught by instructors Kellie Penson and Shannon Broom. Second-year students in Penson’s...
Neshoba Democrat
Rebels fall to Heritage Academy after leading by 23
Less than eight minutes into Friday night’s game at Heritage, the Leake Academy football team looked headed for a blowout win. But the Rebels weren’t able to hold onto a halftime lead as the Patriots rallied for a 30-7 deficit to take a 44-36 win. Leake falls to...
WTOK-TV
Historic marker unveiling ceremony held in honor of Lebanon Vocational High School
COLLINSVILLE, Miss. (WTOK) -History continues as alumni, friends, and family from Lebanon Vocational High School gather for a historical marker unveiling ceremony. Educational, city, and county leaders were in attendance, sharing brief history on how Lebanon Vocational came to be and how its impact continues to shine on education. “This...
WJTV 12
Special plans announced for Laurel High’s Dragon Night
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – There will be special procedures for Laurel High School’s Dragon Night on September 18, 2026. The Golden Tornadoes will face the West Harrison Hurricanes at historic Oak Park Stadium, located at 2321 Queensburg Avenue in Laurel. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Because this game […]
WTOK-TV
DUI Crash Simulation an Eye-Popping Experience at Southeast Lauderdale
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - As part of homecoming week, students at Southeast Lauderdale got a taste of real life and a sobering reminder about bad choices when driving. Students from the school’s Health Occupations Students of America Program hosted a live DUI crash simulation on the Tigers football field, making students aware of impaired driving. The drill included a staged car wreck, emergency responders and victims airlifted by helicopter.
twinstates.news
Southeast Lauderdale HS health science students perform DUI simulation
As part of the school's homecoming and teen drunk driving awareness, Southeast Lauderdale High School Health Occupations Students of America performed a simulation today to show the dangers of driving under the influence. Twin States News was there to learn more about the simulation.
Neshoba Democrat
Leake Academy preps for Homecoming after bye week
The Leake Academy football team will return from an open week and travel to Columbus to take on Heritage Academy. The Patriots are 0-4 on the season but veteran coach Brian Pickens said that record is deceiving. “They have some skill players that we have to account for,” Pickens said....