Preston
Preston, MS · Education
kicks96news.com
Leake Academy Rebels Stuns Lamar School 34-0
The Leake Academy Rebels Football team played at home in Madden tonight hosting the Raiders of Lamar School from Meridian. The Rebels had a 13-0 lead at halftime and were leading 20-0 going into the final quarter. The Rebels added two additional touchdowns in the 4th quarter to win tonight’s game 34-0. Majure Chandler was named tonight’s In Sports player of the game. Next week the Rebels will travel to Winona to play the Stars of Winona Christian High School. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm with the Boswell Media Sports pregame show on the air at 6:15pm on Cruisin 98.3 and live video streaming on the Boswell Media Sports YouTube channel.
WTOK-TV
New student led credit union opens at Meridian High School
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Meridian High School officially opened its new student-led credit union, providing business academy students with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in banking, customer service and financial literary. “One of our major goals is to give students a real-world experience here at the high school....
WJTV 12
Mississippi State to face Louisiana Tech at Choctaw Central High
CHOCTAW, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will host a Division I women’s basketball exhibition featuring Mississippi State University and Louisiana Tech University. The game will be held on October 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Tushka Arena on the Choctaw Central High School campus. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased […]
WTOK
Union School Employee Resigns
WTOK-TV
Meridian’s Zauria Clark Recognized for State Title in 100 Meter Event
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Meridian High School honored one of its track stars for an amazing accomplishment this morning. Wildcat senior Zauria Clark received her state championship ring after winning the Class 7A 100-meter dash back in May. The ceremony took place on campus as Clark’s friends, family, and teammates gathered to congratulate her on the milestone.
vicksburgnews.com
Vicksburg sweeps Leake Central on Senior Night
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg High School celebrated Senior Night with a pair of victories over Leake Central on Tuesday as both the varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams earned straight-set wins. The Missy Gators’ varsity team dominated from start to finish, winning 25-11, 25-5 and 25-8. Jermaria...
pelahatchienews.com
Southern Pine opens student art contest
The Southern Pine Electric Student Art Contest is open to students in grades 7-12 who live with a parent or guardian who is a Southern Pine Electric member. The contest opened on September 14, and all submissions must be dropped off at one of the five Southern Pine Electric locations by October 15.
breezynews.com
Firefighters from Attala and Philadelphia Graduate State Fire Academy
Two young men will graduate the Mississippi State Fire Academy on Thursday, Oct. 1 and are serving our communities at their local fire departments. Kristopher Keshon Brown of the Attala County Fire Department and John Cutrer of the Philadelphia Fire Department have both completed the seven-week firefighter training course. Firefighter...
Starkville Daily News
Eupora begins district football slate at home
Eupora head football coach Brad Gray and Kemper County head coach Darius Wren had a conversation following Wednesday’s meeting about the North-South All-Star Game in Jackson about how difficult Class 2A, Region 4 is going to be. The Eagles and Wildcats are members of that division and both coaches...
WTOK
Football Friday 2026 - Week 6 (October 2, 2026) Part 1
WDAM-TV
New school for spectrum, learning disorders accepting students in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Wonderfully Wired Institute for Learning is a new school in Laurel for students who need individualized support. Right now, they’re hoping to expand their roster and services. Haven Overstreet and Jaica Thomas saw a gap in their community: no school had the staff or space...
Neshoba Democrat
Support of MSU nursing brings Riley Foundation full circle
The Riley Foundation's increased commitment to Mississippi State University-Meridian’s accelerated Master of Science in Nursing program continues to help address a statewide nursing shortage, promote healthcare in Meridian and Lauderdale County, and bolster the foundation’s core mission, officials said. In 2024, The Riley Foundation committed scholarship support for...
twinstates.news
Southeast Middle School family night promotes screen-free time and family connection
Southeast Middle School hosted a family night encouraging students and parents to spend less time on screens and more time together. Local agencies shared resources, while families participated in activities, played games and received free haircuts.
Neshoba Democrat
Union Homecoming Queen to be crowned Friday
Union High School will host Homecoming on Friday, Sept. 25. The presentation of the Homecoming Court and announcement of the Homecoming Queen will begin at halftime of the Yellowjackets game against Lake. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Members of the Homecoming Court pictured, from left, are freshman maid Kenley Burns,...
Neshoba Democrat
Neshoba Now! awards grants to Philadelphia, Neshoba schools
Neshoba Central and Philadelphia high school students will have greater access to college and career-readiness opportunities this academic year, thanks to two grants awarded by Neshoba Now!. The community-driven foundation awarded the Neshoba County School District a $150,130 grant and the Philadelphia Public School District an $86,620 grant. Neshoba Central...