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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 · 1d

Picayune Item

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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 · 1d

Guessing Headlights

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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 · 4d

High School On SI

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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

Picayune Item

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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 · 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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Vicksburg High picks up basketball wins over South Pike on Tuesday

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg High School’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams picked up road wins over South Pike on Tuesday. The Missy Gators improved to 1-1 under head coach Troy Stewart after defeating South Pike 49-42. Ny’Keria Watson led Vicksburg with 10 points, including a...

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 · 1d

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Vicksburg High boys’ soccer team defeats Terry 4-0

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg High School’s boys’ soccer team earned a 4-0 victory over Terry on Monday night, marking head coach Perry Tolliver‘s first win leading the boys’ program. “I believe we are progressing but we have a lot of work to do as...

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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Mississippi Christian University’s psychology honor society continues to grow after its COVID-19 shutdown.

The room fills with applause as an undergraduate student walks across the stage and receives his coveted membership in this prestigious organization, Psi Chi, an international honor society for psychology students. He gazes across the packed room to lock eyes with his proud parents, surrounded by professors and peers all clapping their hands in celebration of his achievement. Three years prior, the honorable organization’s chapter at Mississippi Christian University ceased to exist due to COVID-19 restrictions, but finally, thanks to the hard work of Dr. Drake Terry, the chapter of Psi Chi was back.

Mississippi · 12h

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Photos: Kosciusko-Attala CTC Students Teach Local Kindergarteners the Power of Proper Handwashing

Students from the Kosciusko-Attala Career and Tech Center (K-A CTC) recently partnered to teach kindergarteners at Kosciusko Lower Elementary proper handwashing techniques through the Mississippi Handwashing Program. High schoolers from the Ed Prep II and Health Science II classes led interactive lessons explaining the five steps of effective handwashing and...

Kosciusko, MS · 1d

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Mississippi public schools report 24% drop in student absences

JACKSON – Mississippi public schools recorded nearly 244,000 fewer student absences in August and September than in the same two months a year earlier, a 24% decline, the Mississippi Department of Education said. Districts reported 769,180 absences in the first two months of the 2026-27 school year, down from...

Mississippi · 1d

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Mississippi Schools See 24% Improvement in Student Attendance

The Mississippi Department of Education reports that attendance among students has seen an improvement. Twin States News learned more about the uptick in attendance numbers and why attendance is so important.

Mississippi · 1d

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Opinion | In defense of Mississippi’s public education

In a cabin surrounded by other campers, I stood huddled with fellow high school girls, trying to make a good impression before the upcoming week of summer camp. The camp was up north, and most of the other girls lived nearby. I was met with a mixture of amusement and pity when I confessed to living in Mississippi. To make things worse, I was also the only girl who attended public school.

Mississippi · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d