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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d
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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 · 3d
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$15,000 in scholarships open to Mississippi college students, deadline Nov. 30

Mississippi college students have until November 30 to apply for the Fall 2026 Space to Succeed Scholarship from The Storage Center, which operates six facilities in the state across […]

Mississippi · 12h

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Jackson State opens Mississippi’s first resource closet for aspiring teachers

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson State University opened Mississippi’s first Aspiring Educators Resource Closet on Monday, giving education students a place to pick up classroom supplies before they start teaching. The closet, inside the College of Education and Human Development, is a partnership with the Mississippi Association of Educators-Retired....

Jackson, MS · 1d

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Vicksburg Junior High boys earn first basketball victory since 2024

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg Junior High School’s boys basketball team earned its first victory since 2024 on Monday with a 36-22 win over Byram Middle School. The Gators battled throughout the night and finished strong to secure the long-awaited victory. VJHS got off to a slow start,...

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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Jackson State announces Inaugural Celebration for President Gregory

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) will officially inaugurate Dr. Denise Jones Gregory as its 14th president. Jones is the first female alumna to hold the presidency of JSU. “This inauguration represents a historic moment for Jackson State University,” said Debra McGee, co-chair of the Inaugural Steering Committee and senior vice president and […]

Jackson, MS · 8h

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Seniors Mentor Younger Students Through Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones have kicked off for the 2026-2027 school year, and seniors at Prep are given the chance to be mentors to 1st graders and 5th graders. Stepping Stones is led by Ms. Amanda Mckeown and Ms. Martha Seals. They have had two meetings so far this school year. The first meeting was held in September, where seniors did “This or That” sheets with their kids to learn more about each other’s preferences. During the first meeting, students paired up with their seniors using matching photos like eggs and bacon, or peanut butter and jelly, and much more.

Jackson, MS · 2d

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HARTFIELD ACADEMY SENIOR QUARTERBACK ETHAN ELLIOTT EARNS TASTE RESTAURANT METRO JACKSON FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Madison-Ridgeland Academy was able to slow down Hartfield Academy senior quarterback Ethan Elliott in the second half during the regular season meeting and MRA held Hartfield scoreless in the last two quarters for a 42-21 victory. Hartfield and Elliott didn’t let that happen again. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound Elliott ran...

Flowood, MS · 11h

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Student absences drop about 24%, education department reports

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The state Department of Education reports 243,000 fewer student absences in August and September compared with the same months last year. That is a drop of about 24%. Senate Bill 2103 took effect this school year and limits students to five excused absences per semester. Students...

Jackson, MS · 18h

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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 · 2d

Biloxi Sun Herald

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South Mississippi star running back named back-to-back 4A Mr. Football winner

The first prep football player in Mississippi history to score 100 career rushing touchdowns has been named 4A Mr. Football by the Mississippi High School Activities Association and the Mississippi Association of Coaches for the second year in a row. Poplarville running back Ty Keys claims the honor again during a senior season that has witnessed him find the end zone 31 times and counting. He’s rushed for over 1,600 yards and 28 touchdowns. The Miami commit has seven 100-yard rushing games, four 200-yard games and a season-high 345 yards and five scores against McComb. Keys has helped lead Poplarville to a region title and a 10-0 record that the Hornets are taking into the second round of the playoffs this week. He’s the first back-to-back winner in South Mississippi since former Ocean Springs standout Bray Hubbard did the same in 2021-22.

Poplarville, MS · 14h

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Local student Named “Build Mississippi” Student of the Month

Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center welding student Carsyn Rosamond has been named a Build Mississippi Student of the Month. The award recognizes Rosamond for his strong work ethic, outstanding attendance, and continued dedication to sharpening his technical skills in the shop. His drive and focus on pursuing a career in welding make him an outstanding representative for career and technical education.

Mississippi · 1d

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Student absences fall 24% in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi public school districts reported 243,766 fewer student absences in August and September 2026 than in August and September 2025. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) said this a 24% decline. According to MDE, total absences fell from 1,012,946 to 769,180. The drop follows a new attendance law that […]

Mississippi · 1d

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Mississippi State Penitentiary celebrates graduation of education program participants

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP) recently celebrated another milestone as students graduated from the Legacy Prep Academy, Mississippi Rehabilitation Initiative (MRI) and HiSET (GED) programs. The graduation ceremony highlighted the accomplishments of participants who completed educational programs designed to provide personal development, essential life skills and...

Mississippi · 13h

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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 · 2d

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Are Students Doing the Required Reading?

Every year, students are assigned required reading. Whether it is poetry in Mr. Divine’s class or summer reading in seventh grade, every student has experienced a reading assignment. However, how many students are actually completing these assignments? Especially in recent years, with AI on the rise, it has become easier for students to bypass reading and rely on summaries instead. This brings up the question: are students still taking the time to read what they are assigned, or are they finding shortcuts to get through it? While some make sure they finish every reading before class, others may skim the pages and highlight random things, read a summary, or rely on class discussions to understand the material. I spoke with a student who prefers to remain anonymous and she said, “With the amount of work we get already I don’t do the reading. Normally I read a summary at the last minute.”

Jackson, MS · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Pearl River Community College leads growth among Mississippi’s colleges and universities

Pearl River Community College led all 23 Mississippi public colleges and universities in enrollment growth this fall, adding 835 students. The improvement marks the largest increase of any institution in […]

Poplarville, MS · 10h

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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 · 3d