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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 · 3d
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Hartfield students to pack and deliver Christmas shoebox gifts Nov. 12

FLOWOOD — Hartfield Academy elementary students will pack shoebox gifts, pray for the children receiving them and deliver the boxes to a nearby church Thursday, Nov. 12, as part of Operation Christmas Child. The school’s annual Shoebox Packing and Prayer Event will begin at 8 a.m. at Hartfield Academy,...

Flowood, MS · 2d
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233 student ballots thrown out in Mississippi election

Jackson, MS · 2d

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

Mississippi · 3d

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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 · 4d

The Daily Leader

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Co-Lin radiography students earn multiple awards at state conference

Copiah-Lincoln Community College Medical Radiologic Technology students brought home several awards and honors from the 84th Annual Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists Conference held recently in Tupelo. Students showcased their […]

Tupelo, MS · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 5d

Mississippi Sports Group

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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 · 3d

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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 · 5d

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Kosciusko Defeats Itawamba in First-Round Playoff Game

The Kosciusko Whippets hosted the Indians of Itawamba Agricultural High School for the first round of post-season play in Friday night football. The first quarter was evenly matched, with the score being 7-7. The Whippets took off in the second quarter and led at the half with the score 21-14.

Kosciusko, MS · 4d

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Kya Huell takes over as Head Basketball Cheer Coach at Vicksburg High School

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Kya Huell is returning to her cheerleading roots, this time with an opportunity to inspire the next generation of athletes at Vicksburg High School. Huell has taken over as the Gators’ head basketball cheer coach, leading a squad of 18 athletes as the basketball season prepares to begin Thursday.

Vicksburg, MS · 6d

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UMMC to host high school visit day Nov. 6

JACKSON — The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine will welcome high school juniors and seniors Nov. 6 for a day of admissions guidance, hands-on activities and conversations with medical students. The High School Visit Day begins at 8:30 a.m. at the School of Medicine, 2500 N....

Jackson, MS · 5d

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Lady Flashes defeat Greenville Christian 53-8

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The St. Aloysius High School girls basketball team dominated Greenville Christian 53-8 in its home opener Tuesday night. The Lady Flashes controlled the game from start to finish, jumping out to an 18-0 lead in the first quarter behind strong offensive performances from Kelci Bingham and Elle Larson.

Vicksburg, MS · 6d

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WC basketball teams open their seasons with wins over Natchez

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School’s boys and girls basketball teams opened their seasons with impressive victories over Natchez on Tuesday night. The Lady Vikes secured a 42-25 win, while the Vikings cruised to a 60-21 victory. Girls: Warren Central 42, Natchez 25. The Lady Vikes...

Vicksburg, MS · 6d

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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 · 6d

Mississippi Today

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Mississippi GEAR UP programs help students navigate paths to college

Two Mississippi universities and Jackson Public Schools offer grant-funded programs to help students consider college as a viable option after high school.

Mississippi · 4d

Madison County Journal

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GHS band celebrates third straight state title with encore

The Germantown High School band will celebrate their third straight 7A state title with an encore performance of their show “Mirage” Thursday evening. The band successfully defended their title on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the MHSAA sponsored championship competition at Northwest Rankin High School, Greer Proctor-Dickson, Germantown Band Boosters president, said.

Madison, MS · 6d