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PILLAR Leadership Institute program's recent graduates include two staff of Delta State University
CLEVELAND, MS - Two employees of Delta State University have completed the PILLAR Leadership Institute program at Mississippi State University. PILLAR stands for Promoting Innovation, Leadership, Learning, Advancement, and Resilience. It is designed to cultivate leadership across Mississippi. Tameka Curry-Bryant, Director of Engagement and Advocacy, and Khadeisjh Dailey-Halsell, Administrative Assistant...
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Greenville parents press city leaders after school board votes to close Coleman Middle
Greenville parents, alumni and community leaders urged the city council on Tuesday to hold school board and district officials accountable after a June vote to close Coleman Middle School and move roughly 290 students to T.L. Weston Middle, Mississippi Today reported. The Greenville school board voted 3-2 in June to...
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Former Bluff Springs Paper Building Could Become New Childcare Center
A former industrial building in Kosciusko could soon be transformed into a large childcare center. During Tuesday night’s meeting, the Kosciusko Board of Aldermen approved a zoning variance request for the former Bluff Springs Paper building on Pilsudski Street. Mayor Tim Kyle said the prospective owner plans to convert...
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Greenville Mayor Calls for Cooperation Following Temporary Closure of Coleman Middle School
GREENVILLE, Miss. — Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons is urging community leaders to work together to ensure students return to a safe learning environment following the temporary closure of Coleman Middle School. In a statement released Tuesday, Simmons said the health, safety and education of students should remain the...
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2026-2027 School Supply List: School Supply List: Kosciusko Middle Elementary
The Kosciusko School District has released the school supply list for the 2026-2027 school year. Below are the lists for Middle Elementary. 2 Plastic 3-Prong Folders (One RED Folder) 1″ or 1½” Binder for Math. 8 Glue Sticks. Scissors. 1 Fabric Supply Pouch / Zipper Art Bag.
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Greenville city council hears concerns about closing local school: ‘It’s going to be chaotic’
GREENVILLE — Kim Jones wants her children to succeed. It’s why she rushed to a school board meeting on a sweltering Friday afternoon in June when she heard about plans to close Coleman Middle School, which her daughter and son attend. She wanted board members to hear a...
The Clarion Ledger
Mississippi’s educational future finds itself in capable hands
As educators, our greatest responsibility is to help students see what is possible for their futures and give them the tools and experiences to pursue it. That responsibility extends beyond the classroom. It means connecting students with opportunities that challenge them, introduce them to new ideas, and help them recognize that they belong in the places where Mississippi’s future is being built. Earlier this month, students from the Yazoo City Municipal School District joined around 50 high school students from Hinds and Yazoo counties for the third annual ExxonMobil-Jackson State University STEM Camp, held in partnership with the Tapia Center at Rice University. During the weeklong program, students worked together to solve challenging problems and explored topics including algorithms, heat transfer, computational analysis and energy. They visited Jackson State University’s Innovation Center; heard from industry and community leaders; and presented their work to educators, state lawmakers and others. Throughout my career in education, I have seen how much more meaningful learning becomes when students can connect classroom lessons to the real world. Hands-on experiences help turn abstract concepts into something tangible. Just as importantly, they allow students to picture themselves using those skills in college, in a career or in
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Dr. and Mrs. John Arnold establish Itawamba Community College Transfer Student Scholarship at Delta State University
Delta State University is pleased to announce the establishment of the Itawamba Community College Transfer Student Scholarship, created by Delta State alumni Dr. John Arnold and his wife, Janice Arnold, to support students transferring from Itawamba Community College to Delta State University. The scholarship reflects the Arnolds’ commitment to expanding...
WLBT
Coleman Middle School closure sparks parent petition, calls for board removal
GREENVILLE, Miss. (WLBT) - The Greenville School Board has voted to temporarily close Coleman Middle School due to mold and other safety concerns, including problems with the school’s roof. The decision has drawn opposition from some parents, who have created a petition calling for an investigation into potential misconduct...
WJTV 12
New Madison County superintendent outlines plan for new school year
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Kosciusko’s Rylee Peteet named to Clarion-Ledger’s list of top returning offensive linemen for 2026 season
Kosciusko High School standout Rylee Peteet has been named one of Mississippi’s top returning high school offensive linemen heading into the 2026 football season by The Clarion-Ledger. The newspaper included Peteet on its preseason watch list featuring many of the state’s top returning offensive linemen from both the MHSAA...
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2026-2027 School Supply List: Kosciusko Lower Elementary
The Kosciusko School District has released the school supply list for the 2026-2027 school year. Below are the lists for Kosciusko Lower Elementary. 1 Backpack (without wheels) 1 Nap Mat (Blue and Red Only) — 4K Students Only. 1 Package of Skinny Expo Markers. 1 Zippered Pencil Pouch. 2...
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Kosciusko School District 2026-2027 registration set for this week
The Kosciusko School District will hold registration for the 2026-2027 school year Tuesday and Wednesday at Kosciusko High School. Registration will take place Tuesday, July 7, from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, July 8, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. District officials encourage families to arrive early to help avoid long wait times.
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Former Kosciusko Coach Bill Ward Inducted into National Hall of Fame
A former Kosciusko Whippets coach has officially been inducted into one of the highest honors in high school athletics. Bill Ward was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) Hall of Fame during a ceremony held Tuesday night in Coralville, Iowa. The recognition celebrates his decades of leadership, success, and lasting impact on student-athletes in Mississippi and beyond.
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MVSU to Continue Prison Ed. Program
Mississippi Valley State University has received approval from the U.S. Department of Education to continue its Prison Education Partnership Program (PEPP) under the revised Pell Grant guidelines for incarcerated students, expanding educational access and workforce preparation opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. MVSU’s PEPP was originally approved in June 2022 through the...