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HS Football Preview #36: Leake Academy
The Leake Academy Rebels are coming off a 10-2 season and a state championship title. Head Coach Brian Pickens says the team is excited for the opportunity to win back-to-back championships. He knows some new guys are going to have to step up and fill in.
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MSU announces spring 2026 graduates
Mississippi State University has announced its spring 2026 graduation list. Meredith Adams received her Bachelor of Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, from MSU's College of Business. Ethan Branning received his Bachelor of Science from MSU's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alexis Clair received her Bachelor of Business Administration from...
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St. Patrick Catholic School welcomes students back for first day
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Students at Saint Patrick’s Catholic School returned to class Thursday for their first day of the new school year, following teachers and staff who came back earlier in the week. Pre-K through eighth grade students arrived as teachers and staff wrapped up summer preparations for...
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HS Football Preview #34: Raleigh
The Raleigh Lions are coming off a state championship winning season at 14-1 and ready to get back on the field. The Lions now have to replace their whole defensive line and their quarterback and running back so they are developing the next generation.
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Meridian Public School District kicks off 2026-2027 school year with annual convocation
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Meridian Public School District launched the 2026-2027 school year Monday with its annual Back-to-School Convocation on the campus of Meridian High School, bringing together faculty, staff, administrators, and community leaders. City of Meridian Mayor Percy Bland opened the program with a welcome address, followed by...
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Scholarships continue Hudson’s legacy
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A nonprofit in Louisville that works to maintain the history and heritage of the Louisville Colored High School is honoring a beloved coach through the donation of two scholarships. Coach Harold Hudson was more than just a coach; he was a father figure, a big...
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Meridian Community College launches Mississippi’s first data center workforce training program
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Compass Datacenters and Meridian Community College have launched Mississippi’s first Mechanical, Electrical and Information Technology Data Center Pathway Program, offering local residents a path to high-paying technical careers without a college degree. The 14-week MEI Data Center Pathway Program provides hands-on training on the same...
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SKILLED TO WORK: Decatur-based comm. college helps meet need for diesel techs
Mississippi's East Central Community College, with its main campus in Decatur, has a mechanic school in Philadelphia that is helping to meet the massive demand for diesel technicians. ECCC's Diesel School was started four years ago. Instructor Scott Hale has been leading the program the past two. He says his...
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Sumter County celebrates ribbon cutting of brand-new Sumter Central Elementary School in York
York, Ala. (WTOK) - Local leaders, school district officials, staff, and community members gathered in York, Alabama, to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the brand-new Sumter Central Elementary School. The new facility marks a major milestone for the area, bringing students from multiple campuses together under one roof to create a modern and unified learning environment.
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Students in the Philadelphia City School District are back in School
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - The Philadelphia School District reported back on Thursday. Dr. Shannon Whitehead begins her fifth year as the school superintendent at Philadelphia. She is very proud of some of the students’ recent accomplishments. Kindergarten students recently scored an 84.5 percent grade on the readiness assessment from...