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VIS names Lauren Butler Teacher of the Year

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Lauren Butler has earned one of the highest honors at Vicksburg Intermediate School after being named the 2026-27 Teacher of the Year in just her second year of teaching. The school announced the recognition on Friday, marking a major accomplishment for the young educator who...

Vicksburg, MS · 1d
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Gaylon Turner scores 13 points for East Central CC

DECATUR, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School graduate Gaylon Turner scored 13 points for East Central Community College on Thursday night. Turner, a sophomore guard, shot 5 of 9 from the field, including two 3-pointers. He also grabbed two rebounds and was one of only two Warriors to score in double figures.

Decatur, MS · 1d
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Amazon, VWSD officially open Think Big Space at WCI School

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg-Warren School District and Amazon partnered Friday, Nov. 6, to open the very first outdoor Think Big Space. Amazon Regional Community Engagement Manager, Africa Alsup, was present and said the idea began when Dr. Woodrow Price, Assistant Principal for Warren Central Intermediate School, contacted her with a request for funding and donations.

Vicksburg, MS · 2d
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The 2026 Louisiana High School Football Playoff Brackets Are Here

The regular season is over and the LHSAA playoffs start this week. See every Select and Non-Select bracket in one place.

Louisiana · 13h

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Vicksburg High School suffers heartbreaking 8-7 season-ending loss to Lanier

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg High School watched its football season come to a heartbreaking end Thursday night as Lanier scored a touchdown and converted a 2-point attempt in the final seconds to escape with an 8-7 victory. The Gators had fought relentlessly throughout the night, holding a 7-0...

Vicksburg, MS · 3d

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Eight VJHS football players selected to all-star teams

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Eight Vicksburg Junior High School football players have earned all-star honors following an impressive season under head coach Larry Carter Jr. Kaleb Sims, D’Chance Thigpen, Malcolm Turner, Rush Sudds, Sam Jackson, Arzaevion Stewart, Payden Tucker and Cam Pickett were all recognized for their performances on the football field.

Vicksburg, MS · 13h

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Emily Flessner Named Assistant Director of Foundation/Alumni Relations

Copiah-Lincoln Community College is pleased to announce the hiring of Emily Sullivan Flessner of Brookhaven as Assistant Director of Foundation/Alumni Relations. Flessner previously served as the Wesson Campus Career Coach. Prior to joining Co-Lin, she held several leadership roles at Jones College, most recently serving as Assistant Dean of Students. In this position, she oversaw campus events and student activities, served as Director of Transfer Services and Director of Campus Life, and worked closely with the Dean of Students to support student engagement and campus initiatives. In her new role, Flessner will focus on alumni relations and athletic fundraising.

Brookhaven, MS · 2d

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WC boys and St. Aloysius girls earn basketball wins Thursday night

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School’s boys basketball team and St. Aloysius’ girls basketball team picked up varsity victories Thursday night, while several other local teams competed on the hardwood. The Vikings defeated Yazoo City 61-53, while the Lady Flashes secured a 45-27 victory over...

Vicksburg, MS · 2d

The Daily Leader

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Lawrence County students recognized for high scores in math and ELA testing

As part of an initiative to promote excellence, Lawrence County Schools Superintendent Allen Barron recognized ELA and Math high achievers from Topeka Tilton Attendance Center at the October School Board […]

Lawrence County, MS · 2d

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St. Aloysius football season ends with playoff loss to Riverfield Academy

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — St. Aloysius High School’s football season came to an end Friday night following a 36-14 loss to Riverfield Academy in the playoffs. Friday marked the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Riverfield coming out on top in both matchups. The Raiders...

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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Students Take Control Of Mississippi School Bus, Driving It Down a Dangerous Hill: "Where Was the Bus Driver?"

School buses are supposed to be one of the safest ways for students to get to and from school, but that becomes much harder when the driver isn’t behind the wheel. A concerning incident at ... Read more

Rankin County, MS · 1d

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233 student ballots thrown out in Mississippi election

Jackson, MS · 15h

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Mississippi High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 13-14

Mississippi high school football playoff brackets with Nov. 6 scores, updated Nov. 13 matchups for all seven MHSAA classes and state championship dates.

Mississippi · 6h

The Clarion Ledger

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MHSAA football playoffs 2026. See pairings for Class 1A-7A

The 2026 Mississippi high school football playoffs for public schools are underway. The MHSAA has released second-round playoff brackets for Class 1A-4A that continues on Nov. 13. The Class 5A-7A playoffs start that same night. Game times are 7 p.m. The MHSAA state championships are scheduled for Dec. 3-5 at Mississippi State's Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville. Class 1A Second Round Friday, Nov. 13 North West Tallahatchie at Tupelo Christian Prep French Camp Academy at Calhoun City Okolona at Potts Camp Vardaman at Leflore County More: Meridian rises, Petal falls in latest Mississippi high school Super 25 Football Rankings South Stringer/Shaw winner at Ethel South Delta at Bogue Chitto Noxapater vs. Simmons/Richton winner Nanih Waiya at Lumberton Class 2A Second Round Friday, Nov. 13 North East Webster at Baldwyn Eupora at Charleston North Side at Myrtle Hamilton at Kemper County South Perry Central at Scott Central Mize at Wesson Amite County at Heidelberg Loyd Star at East Marion Class 3A Second Round Friday, Nov. 13 North Noxubee County at Booneville Independence/Choctaw County winner at Edwards Aberdeen at O’Bannon Kossuth at Winona South Presbyterian Christian at SE Lauderdale Magee at Hazlehurst Quitman at Seminary Jefferson Davis County at Franklin County Class

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VWSD, Amazon to hold ribbon cutting

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The Vicksburg Warren School District and Amazon will cut the ribbon Friday on Amazon’s first outdoor Think Big Space, an open-air STEAM lab at Warren Central Intermediate School. It is also the first Amazon Think Big Space in Warren County. The design brings robotics...

Vicksburg, MS · 3d

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Playoff Central: Leake Academy Hits Road for Championship Rematch; MHSAA Postseason Advances

MAIS Class 3A (Div. I – Second Round): Leake Academy Rebels. Matchup: Leake Academy Rebels (9-3) at Tri-County Academy (10-1) The Leake Academy Rebels hit the road for a massive second-round clash at Tri-County Academy. This high-stakes matchup serves as a direct rematch of last year’s 3A State Championship game, where Leake Academy dramatically captured the state title on a last-second field goal, making this one of the most anticipated postseason showdowns in Mississippi.

Neshoba County, MS · 14h

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High School Football Playoff Central: Whippets and Tigers advance to Round 2; Trojans, Stars prep for semifinals

The opening round of the high school football playoffs delivered statement wins, program milestones, and hard-fought battles across Central Mississippi—and now the stakes get even higher. As the region moves into round two of the MHSAA and deep into MAIS postseason play, Attala, Choctaw, Montgomery, and Holmes county squads are lacing up for a massive slate of road trips and home-turf defenses.

Mississippi · 1d

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Corinth, Kossuth, Baldwyn, Booneville Win Playoff Openers

Four area teams won their opening games of the Mississippi high school football playoffs on Friday night, Nov. 6, led by a 42-0 shutout from Corinth. Kossuth, Baldwyn, and Booneville also advanced to the second round, while five other teams from Alcorn, Tishomingo, and Prentiss counties saw their seasons end on the road.

Kossuth, MS · 1d

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Scores from last Night: Jackson Prep reaches MAIS final; Eupora ousts Bruce

Jackson Prep earned a place in the MAIS Class 4A Division I final Friday, November 6, defeating Jackson Academy 42-21.

Jackson, MS · 1d

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The End Zone: Week 12

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 12 of high school football is here!. Warren Central entered Thursday night at 9-0 and on an 18-game winning streak, taking on 8-1 Canton in a heavyweight matchup. The Vikings were in firm control of the top seed in Class 6A, Region 2, but the Tigers had a chance to take that spot. Canton needed to beat Warren Central by more than 10 points to claim the region title.

Vicksburg, MS · 3d