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vicksburgnews.com
Vikings clinch playoff spot and improve to 8-0
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School is officially heading to the playoffs after securing a 34-14 win over Neshoba Central on Friday night. The Vikings improved to 8-0 on the year as they continued their undefeated season with another impressive performance. The Vikings had multiple players step...
vicksburgnews.com
Genesis Phelps leads VJHS to a win over Pearl on Thursday
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Genesis Phelps scored 24 points Thursday night to lead the Vicksburg Junior High School girls’ basketball team to a 40-35 victory over Pearl. Phelps, a seventh grader, knocked down seven 3-pointers to help the Missy Gators secure their first win of the season. VJHS...
WLBT
The End Zone: Week 10
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 10 of high school football is here!. Two teams looking to find their rhythm ahead of the postseason, Germantown and Madison Central, met in a Class 7A showdown for the Game of the Week. The Mavericks entered with an explosive offense, averaging close to 40...
wtva.com
Tupelo runner sets Watson Classic record
CLINTON, Miss. (WTVA) – Tupelo High School runner Andrew Brown is six seconds away from the fastest time ever recorded by a Mississippi high school runner in the 5K. Brown finished in 14 minutes, 44 seconds Saturday at the Watson Cross Country Classic in Clinton. Brown’s 14:44 is the...
themississippimonitor.com
Keenum, Boyce receive contract extensions, pay increases
Leaders at Mississippi’s two largest universities have received a contract extension and pay increase. Approval of those employment changes occurred during the September 17 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Institutions of Higher Learning. Dr. Glenn Boyce, Chancellor of the University of Mississippi, and Dr. Mark Keenum,...
vicksburgnews.com
To’Nia Taylor crowned 2026 Vicksburg High School Maid of Honor
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — To’Nia Taylor received a special honor on Friday night as she was crowned the 2026 Vicksburg High School Maid of Honor. Taylor officially received the honor during halftime of the Gators’ homecoming football game against Cleveland Central, where Vicksburg secured a 28-26 victory.
darkhorsepressnow.com
Co-Lin to offer clinical medical assistant program in January
WESSON — Copiah-Lincoln Community College will offer a clinical medical assistant training program on its Wesson campus beginning Jan. 11, 2027, the college announced. The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program runs through May 17, with classes from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Tuition is $1,000, and the registration deadline is Jan. 4.
theclintoncourier.net
With another “A” rating, CPSD is #2 in Mississippi!
Once again, the Clinton Public School District has earned an “A” rating in the state’s accountability system – and not only that, the district is ranked as the second-highest performing district in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) officially approved the accountability grades for the...
vicksburgnews.com
Milah Davis crowned Miss Vicksburg Junior High School
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Milah Davis was crowned Miss Vicksburg Junior High School on Tuesday night during the school’s Gatorbration ceremony. The celebration was held inside the VJHS basketball gymnasium, where a large crowd gathered to witness the special occasion. As the newly crowned queen made her way...
vicksburgnews.com
Cameron Pickett crowned Mr. Vicksburg Junior High School
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Cameron Pickett was crowned Mr. Vicksburg Junior High School on Tuesday night during the school’s GatorBration Ceremony, which was held inside the gymnasium. Pickett, a standout student-athlete at VJHS, received the honor after an impressive football season in which he helped lead the Gators...
vicksburgnews.com
Flashes clinch playoff spot after win over ACCS
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — St. Aloysius High School is headed to the playoffs after securing its fourth consecutive victory Friday night with a 42-35 win over Adams County Christian School. The Flashes have found their rhythm under head coach John Baker, who has guided his team to new heights...
Neshoba Democrat
Warriors fall 21-14 to Newton County
An ill wind blew through Choctaw Central on Friday night. Not only did it bring colder temperatures, it shut down the Choctaw Central passing attack. The Warriors weren’t able to hold onto a halftime lead as visiting Newton County scored two second-half touchdowns and held on to take a 21-14 win to spoil homecoming.
WLBT
Mother says Jackson Public Schools teacher struck her autistic son
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A mother says a teacher at Casey Elementary School struck her 6-year-old autistic, nonverbal son and was recorded comparing her discipline style to Joe Jackson, known for physically abusing his children. The boy is McDole’s son. Mother describes red flags. McDole said red flags started...
vicksburgnews.com
WC freshmen boys defeated Clinton 47-44
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central’s junior high and freshman basketball teams traveled to Clinton on Thursday, where the freshman boys remained undefeated with a close victory over the Arrows. The freshman Vikings improved to 2-0 on the season after securing a 47-44 win over Clinton. WC jumped...