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Preston, MS · Education
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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...
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Prep Football: A new prep football season kicks off four weeks from tonight!
OCEAN SPRINGS — A new prep football season is just four weeks away. Ocean Springs hosts Meridian on Thur., Aug. 27th, to kick off the action in the “Southern Six” for the second straight year. Last season, OSHS went on the road to face the Wildcats in...
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Newton Municipal School District kicks off 2026-2027 school year
NEWTON, Miss. (WTOK) -Elementary, middle, and high school students in the Newton Municipal School District returned to campus Thursday for the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. The start of the new year also marks the beginning of senior year for the class of 2027. It is Dr. Cola...