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Pine Belt Blitz: Laurel High School
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel Golden Tornadoes are entering the 2026 season looking to build off another South State run. Laurel reached the South State championship for the second time in three years last season, overcoming an 0-6 start to put together a six-game winning streak and make it to the Class 5A final four.
WTOK-TV
Meridian Community Unites to Prepare Local Students for the School Year at Highland Park
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Families in Meridian are getting ready for the school year with a little help from the community. Students and parents filled Highland Park Saturday morning for free school supplies, music, and community support. The event, hosted by the City of Meridian Parks and Recreation, ran from 10 a.m. to noon, just as students in the Meridian Public School District head back to class.
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MSU-Meridian graduates second Master of Science in Nursing cohort
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WCBI) – According to an MSU press release, Healthcare in the Magnolia State gains 35 advanced professionals today [Aug. 6] with the graduation of Mississippi State’s second Master of Science in Nursing cohort. The MSN pinning and graduation ceremony at the MSU-Meridian Riley Campus celebrated the...
WTOK-TV
City of Meridian, MPD and Meridian Public Schools to enforce daytime curfew as students return to class
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Meridian, the Meridian Police Department and the Meridian Public School District Campus Police Department are joining together to enforce the city’s daytime curfew and compulsory school attendance laws as students return to class. Officials said the effort is both educational and preventative,...
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HS Football Preview #36: Leake Academy
The Leake Academy Rebels are coming off a 10-2 season and a state championship title. Head Coach Brian Pickens says the team is excited for the opportunity to win back-to-back championships. He knows some new guys are going to have to step up and fill in.
Neshoba Democrat
MSU announces spring 2026 graduates
Mississippi State University has announced its spring 2026 graduation list. Meredith Adams received her Bachelor of Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, from MSU's College of Business. Ethan Branning received his Bachelor of Science from MSU's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alexis Clair received her Bachelor of Business Administration from...
WTOK-TV
St. Patrick Catholic School welcomes students back for first day
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Students at Saint Patrick’s Catholic School returned to class Thursday for their first day of the new school year, following teachers and staff who came back earlier in the week. Pre-K through eighth grade students arrived as teachers and staff wrapped up summer preparations for...
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HS Football Preview #34: Raleigh
The Raleigh Lions are coming off a state championship winning season at 14-1 and ready to get back on the field. The Lions now have to replace their whole defensive line and their quarterback and running back so they are developing the next generation.
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Meridian Public School District kicks off 2026-2027 school year with annual convocation
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Meridian Public School District launched the 2026-2027 school year Monday with its annual Back-to-School Convocation on the campus of Meridian High School, bringing together faculty, staff, administrators, and community leaders. City of Meridian Mayor Percy Bland opened the program with a welcome address, followed by...
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Scholarships continue Hudson’s legacy
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A nonprofit in Louisville that works to maintain the history and heritage of the Louisville Colored High School is honoring a beloved coach through the donation of two scholarships. Coach Harold Hudson was more than just a coach; he was a father figure, a big...
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Meridian Community College launches Mississippi’s first data center workforce training program
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Compass Datacenters and Meridian Community College have launched Mississippi’s first Mechanical, Electrical and Information Technology Data Center Pathway Program, offering local residents a path to high-paying technical careers without a college degree. The 14-week MEI Data Center Pathway Program provides hands-on training on the same...