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Community spirit and support energize students at Mooreville High School
MOOREVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – Scorching temperatures didn’t keep the crowds away or dampen the enthusiasm at a back-to-school rally in Mooreville. The rally has become an annual tradition in Mooreville, as the community shows its support for students, teachers, and staff. Cheerleaders from all grade levels helped hype...
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West Bolivar School Board Feuds Leave District in Crisis as School Starts Amid State Investigation
ROSEDALE, Miss.—On July 11, the West Bolivar Consolidated School Board met in Rosedale, Mississippi, in a rare Saturday special call meeting. But the board called off the meeting shortly after it started. Only two board members showed up: Board President Jackie Lloyd and Kenneth Bell. Because the board lacked...
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St. Aloysius falls to Winona Christian 40-21 in season opener
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — St. Aloysius High School opened its football season with a 40-21 loss to Winona Christian on Friday. A tight first half kept the Flashes within striking distance, but the Stars took control with their rushing attack in the second half to pull away for the win.
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HSFT Stop #48: Winona Christian
For Winona Christian, the expectations haven’t changed, but the path to get there might look a little different this season. The Stars went 8-3 last year, finishing undefeated in district play before their season ended in the first round of the playoffs. Now, with a lot of new faces taking on bigger roles, third-year head coach Ashley Kuhn is stressing the details.
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Mississippi School Rocked By Gambling Scandal
STARKVILLE, Miss (Gambling911.com) - Two Mississippi State football players were found to have gambled on sports against NCAA rules. Sam Sklar of The Clarion Ledger broke the news Wednesday that the individuals placed small wagers on this year's Super Bowl and NBA All-Star weekend using a prediction market app. Both...
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Mississippi State MBK guard Josh Hubbard’s high school jersey to be retired at alma mater
Mississippi State senior guard Josh Hubbard is likely to see his number hanging in the rafters at Humphrey Coliseum one day, but will see his former No. 12 high school jersey retired next month. Madison-Ridgeland Academy announced plans for the retirement on Wedneseday, honoring the record-scoring guard who joined the Bulldog ranks after a historic preps career. Hubbard played under head coach Richard Duease at MRA and was a four-star guard and ESPN 100 recruit in the Class of 2023. He finished his career as a record-setting scorer, with his 4,367 career points being the most of any high schoo...
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Leake County Native Makes Alcorn State History with State Poultry Award
Donovan Shoemaker is the first Alcorn State University student to receive a Mississippi Poultry Association scholarship. The senior animal science major from Walnut Grove, Mississippi, earned one of four $4,000 awards the association gives each year to students headed into poultry careers. Winners are picked on academic record, leadership and industry experience.
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Kosciusko’s Braden Ray named to Clarion-Ledger’s list of top returning special teams players for 2026 season, voting open
Kosciusko High School kicker Braden Ray has been named one of Mississippi’s top returning high school special teams players heading into the 2026 football season by The Clarion-Ledger. The newspaper included Ray on its preseason watch list featuring top special teams standouts from both the MHSAA and MAIS across...
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City of Columbus and MUW team up to help city employees improve their skills and education
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Columbus and Mississippi University for Women are teaming up to help city employees improve their skills and education. Mayor Stephen Jones and Interim MUW President Scott Tollison signed a memorandum of understanding today creating a tuition bank. That will allow city employees...
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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...
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HSFT Stop #42: Winona
The DeAngelo Ballard era at Winona High School could hardly have gotten off to a better start. In his first season as head coach, Ballard guided the Tigers to a district championship and within one game of a return trip to the MHSAA State Championship. Now, with an experienced roster returning, the expectations are even higher heading into the 2026 season. Ballard said the foundation established during his first year is something the program is determined to build upon.
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HSFT Stop #41: Mooreville
After going 4-6 in its first season back in Class 4A, Mooreville is entering 2026 with confidence that another step forward is within reach. Head coach Jacob Massey says the Troopers are not using their relatively recent move back into the classification as an excuse. Instead, the focus has been on correcting the mistakes that held the team back a year ago while preparing a young roster for the challenges ahead.
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Columbus woman to be inaugurated as Jackson State University’s 14th president
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — Dr. Denise Jones Gregory is set to become the 14th president of Jackson State University, and her family, friends and supporters gathered in her hometown to mark the occasion. More than 300 people attended a celebration at the Trotter Convention Center in Columbus, raising about...
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Two Tupelo educators earn statewide recognition
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Two Tupelo educators are heading into the new school year with statewide recognition. Aundrea Adams and Sherry McGaughy were honored by the Mississippi Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) for their outstanding work. Adams received the New Teacher of the Year award, while McGaughy...
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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...