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High School On SI

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Mississippi High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 5, 2026)

Louisville begins their quest for another state championship on Friday night

Starkville, MS · 4d

Parent Diaries

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A Student Ran to Teacher Logan Stone Before Class Because a Classmate Less Than 30 Feet Away Was Choking, and It Was Not the First Time He Had Faced That Moment

Columbus Middle School teacher Logan Stone used the Heimlich on a choking classmate on Oct. 27, four years after his first rescue, the Mississippi school reports. The post A Student Ran to Teacher Logan Stone Before Class Because a Classmate Less Than 30 Feet Away Was Choking, and It Was Not the First Time He Had Faced That Moment appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

Columbus, MS · 3d

thecrimsonwhite.com

The student workers behind Tuscaloosa’s nightlife scene

The University of Alabama is regarded as one of the biggest party schools in the nation. Consistently ranking among the top party schools, the University and Tuscaloosa are known for showing both students and visitors a good time. Tuscaloosa’s party-packed reputation is heavily defined by its ties to Greek life....

Tuscaloosa, AL · 1d

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hoodline.com

University of Alabama Lands $9.9M Grant to Help Rural Readers Who Keep Falling Behind

A $9.9 million federal grant is about to change how dozens of rural Alabama schools handle their most stubborn reading struggles. The University of Alabama is launching Project LIFT, a five-year effort that will train teachers in 75 primarily rural elementary schools to use an intensive literacy intervention called Friends on the Block, aimed at young students who keep falling behind even after getting the standard instruction and interventions available at school.

Alabama · 1d

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The Tuscaloosa News

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Sports top performers led by Bibb County's Brayden Cash for 5 TDs, 415 yards

High school football and flag football teams in Alabama kicked off the first round of the AHSAA playoffs this week. From Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, athletes around West Alabama worked hard as teams battled to keep their postseason hopes alive and advance to the second round. Each week, The Tuscaloosa News recognizes some of the area's top high school athletes for their performances. Here are West Alabama's top performers from the opening round of the 2026 AHSAA football and flag football playoffs. Coaches: To submit to our top performers list and Athlete of the Week contests, email information to sports@tuscaloosanews.com by 11 p.m. the night of your game. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Tuscaloosa Academy ousts Coosa Christian from AHSAA football playoffs SCORES: West Alabama high school football final scores from AHSAA playoffs, Round 1 Football Friday, Nov. 6 Aliceville's KaVonte Dedrick rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns on six carries and added six receiving yards, seven tackles and a forced fumble. Aliceville's Malachi Burden ran for 35 yards and a touchdown off of seven carries, returned a kickoff 82 yards and recorded five tackles. Aliceville's Jamilan Pruitt led the defense with 12 tackles. Aliceville's Kelvin Eddins recorded nine tackles,

Bibb County, AL · 2d

kicks96news.com

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 · 1d

Neshoba Democrat

Rockets improve to 3-1 in district with 38-17 victory

Neshoba Central won its sixth game of the season with a solid road win over Ridgeland on Friday night. The Rockets got 100-plus yards rushing and passing from Sam Huffman and took a 38-17 win over the homestanding Titans. Neshoba improves to 6-3 on the season and 3-1 in district...

Ridgeland, MS · 5d

The Clarion Ledger

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Meridian rises, Petal falls in latest Mississippi high school Super 25 Football Rankings

The final week of the Mississippi high school football regular season is here. MHSAA Class 5A-7A teams will play their final games on Nov. 5-6. Meanwhile, Class 1A-4A teams will play their first round games on Nov. 6. The MAIS playoffs are also underway, with Class 1A and 2A entering the second round and Class 3A and 4A starting this week. Here are the latest Clarion Ledger Mississippi high school football Super 25 rankings. Petal is down six spots to No. 8, while Meridian is up seven to No. 18 after its 52-33 win over the Panthers. Madison-Ridgeland Academy is a new addition to the top 10, with D'Iberville and Starkville tumbling after losses. Stream Mississippi HS football games on NFHS Network Mississippi high school football Super 25 rankings 1. Tupelo (10-0) MHSAA Class 7A. Previous ranking: 1. Next game: vs. DeSoto Central, Nov. 5 2. Brookhaven (9-0) MHSAA Class 5A. Previous ranking: 3. Next game: at Natchez, Nov. 5. 3. Warren Central (9-0) MHSAA Class 6A. Previous ranking: 4. Next game: at Canton, Nov. 5. 4. Brandon (7-2) MHSAA Class 7A. Previous ranking: 5. Next game: at No. 18 Meridian, Nov. 5. 5. Oak Grove (7-2) MHSAA Class 7A.

Mississippi · 7d

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Area Playoff Preview: Leake Academy Leads Big Slate of MHSAA and MAIS Postseason Games

MAIS Class 3A (Div. I – First Round): Leake Academy Rebels. Matchup: Columbia Academy Cougars at Leake Academy Rebels. The Leake Academy Rebels take top priority in local playoff coverage as they kick off their MAIS Class 3A, Division I postseason run. Leake Academy will play host to the Columbia Academy Cougars in Madden, aiming to leverage home turf momentum to advance to the next round.

Neshoba County, MS · 8d

kicks96news.com

Video: Leake’s Majure Chandler breaks MAIS single-game passing record with 600 yards

Friday night’s game between Leake Academy and Wayne Academy was one for the record books, and Rebels senior quarterback Majure Chandler made sure of it. In a wild 62-58 win over Wayne Academy, Chandler put on a historic performance, completing 25 of 38 passes for an MAIS single-game record 600 yards and five touchdowns.

Madden, MS · 7d

WTOK-TV

NTTC Meridian Students help with Christmas preparations at Merrehope

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Students from Naval Technical Training Center Meridian were out at Merrehope on Saturday and Sunday, helping get the historic home ready for the holiday season. The students assisted Merrehope staff with moving furniture, preparing holiday greenery, and assembling and fluffing the many Christmas trees to be...

Meridian, MS · 8d

WLBT

The End Zone: Week 11

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 11 of high school football is here!. Neshoba Central traveled to the metro to face Ridgeland, with both teams looking to make a playoff push. Neshoba Central entered at 5-3 and would clinch a playoff berth with a win. Ridgeland entered at 4-4, and a win would put the Titans back in the playoff picture. Both teams suffered losses last week.

Philadelphia, MS · 9d

Neshoba Democrat

Rockets fall to unbeaten Warren Central

Neshoba Central coach Shannon Ruffin knew the Rockets had their hands full against unbeaten and top-ranked Warren Central on Friday night. But the Rockets took the game deep into the second half before the Vikings pulled away in the fourth to take a 34-17 win. Neshoba falls to 5-3 on...

Vicksburg, MS · 12d

kicks96news.com

Leake Academy Defeats Wayne Academy 62-58

The Leake Academy Rebels concluded the 2026 regular season tonight with a road game to play the Jaguars of Wayne Academy in Waynesboro. The Rebels had a slim 1point lead after the opening quarter, 14-13, but by halftime the Jaguars were leading the Rebels by 10 points, 31-21. In the second half, both teams added points in the 3rd quarter with the Rebels cutting the Jaguars lead to 3 points, 38-35. Both teams continued adding touchdowns in the final quarter with the lead bouncing between the teams then with less than two minutes remaining and the Rebels leading by 4 points a pick 6 by the Rebels extended their lead to 11 points, 62-51. The Jaguars refusing to give up scored again with less than a minute remaining but that would conclude the scoring and give the Rebels a 4 point victory, 62-58. Majure Chandler was named tonight’s IN SPORTS player of the game.

Waynesboro, MS · 9d

twinstates.news

Northeast Lauderdale High School earns state Blue Ribbon Award

Northeast Lauderdale High School has received a Blue Ribbon Award from the Mississippi Department of Education for its efforts to close learning gaps. The school was the only high school among four Mississippi schools selected for the recognition.

Meridian, MS · 11d

waka.com

Governor Ivey visits ASHS campus in Demopolis

Governor Kay Ivey traveled to Demopolis for a special ceremony Thursday morning and a campus tour of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences. School officials say it’ll serve as a lasting testament to Governor Ivey’s legacy — and her unwavering commitment to rural West Alabama. Ivey addressed...

Demopolis, AL · 10d

breezynews.com

Ethel, McAdams face high-stakes playoff race in regular season finales

High school football fans in Attala County are in for a wild finish this week, as both the Ethel Tigers and McAdams Bulldogs head into their regular-season finales with playoff berths on the line. Region 5-1A is wide open, with seeding possibilities for local teams ranging from a division title...

Attala County, MS · 13d

Neshoba Democrat

Philly to launch Air Force JROTC program

Philadelphia High School is preparing to launch an Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program for the 2027-28 school year. David Carter, who helped lead the effort to bring the program to the school, said final approval has been granted. He will soon meet with school officials to discuss the next steps.

Philadelphia, MS · 13d

pelahatchienews.com

Pelahatchie Falls to Scott Central 42-6

Pelahatchie High School suffered a difficult loss Friday night, falling 42-6 against Scott Central. The Chiefs entered the contest looking to gain momentum late in the regular season but were unable to keep pace with Scott Central. Scott Central scored 42 points while holding Pelahatchie to just six, creating a...

Pelahatchie, MS · 14d

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