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Jackson Academy defeats Leake Academy 63-40 in high-scoring season opener
MADDEN, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson Academy defeated Leake Academy 63-40 Friday night in a non-district MAIS season opener, with the two defending state champions combining for 1,109 yards of total offense in a back-and-forth contest that saw the Raiders pull away in the second half. Leake strikes first, Jackson answers.
WLBT
Lamar defeats Simpson County Academy 29-14 in season opener
MENDENHALL, Miss. (WLBT) - Lamar defeated Simpson County Academy 29-14 Friday night in a MAIS season opener, using a punt block, an interception and a balanced offensive attack to pull away from the Cougars. Lamar takes control early. Lamar’s special teams unit set the tone early, with Briggs Calvert blocking...
twinstates.news
Meridian Community College welcomes students ahead of new school year
Meridian Community College held its final orientation session ahead of the upcoming school year, giving students an opportunity to learn more about the college and prepare for the start of classes. Orientation allows incoming students to become familiar with MCC, complete enrollment requirements and make sure they have everything they...
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Leake County Native Makes Alcorn State History with State Poultry Award
Donovan Shoemaker is the first Alcorn State University student to receive a Mississippi Poultry Association scholarship. The senior animal science major from Walnut Grove, Mississippi, earned one of four $4,000 awards the association gives each year to students headed into poultry careers. Winners are picked on academic record, leadership and industry experience.
Neshoba Democrat
Leake Academy picks up 4 wins on diamond
The Leake Academy Rebels had a good week on the softball fields as they won four out of five games they played. Leake took a big 16-3 win over Jackson Prep in the home opener on Monday and then shut out Pillow Academy 7-0 on Thursday. Then on Saturday, Leake...
twinstates.news
Meridian officials remind families daytime curfew, school laws will be enforced
As students return to class in Meridian, local officials are reminding families that daytime curfew and school attendance laws will be enforced. The City of Meridian, Meridian Police Department and Meridian Public School District Campus Police are working together to remind students, parents and guardians about the laws. The daytime...
WTOK-TV
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MSU Meridian accepts third cohort of nursing students
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - MSU Meridian’s Masters of Science in Nursing program has now accepted its third cohort of students. The program has accepted 48 students this year, up from around 35 in previous classes. “So far, we talk about all the work that goes into getting students here....
WDAM-TV
Pine Belt Blitz: Laurel High School
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel Golden Tornadoes are entering the 2026 season looking to build off another South State run. Laurel reached the South State championship for the second time in three years last season, overcoming an 0-6 start to put together a six-game winning streak and make it to the Class 5A final four.
WTOK-TV
Meridian Community Unites to Prepare Local Students for the School Year at Highland Park
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Families in Meridian are getting ready for the school year with a little help from the community. Students and parents filled Highland Park Saturday morning for free school supplies, music, and community support. The event, hosted by the City of Meridian Parks and Recreation, ran from 10 a.m. to noon, just as students in the Meridian Public School District head back to class.
wcbi.com
MSU-Meridian graduates second Master of Science in Nursing cohort
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WCBI) – According to an MSU press release, Healthcare in the Magnolia State gains 35 advanced professionals today [Aug. 6] with the graduation of Mississippi State’s second Master of Science in Nursing cohort. The MSN pinning and graduation ceremony at the MSU-Meridian Riley Campus celebrated the...
WTOK-TV
City of Meridian, MPD and Meridian Public Schools to enforce daytime curfew as students return to class
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Meridian, the Meridian Police Department and the Meridian Public School District Campus Police Department are joining together to enforce the city’s daytime curfew and compulsory school attendance laws as students return to class. Officials said the effort is both educational and preventative,...
WJTV 12
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.
Neshoba Democrat
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...
WTOK-TV
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...