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Mississippi public schools report 24% drop in student absences

JACKSON – Mississippi public schools recorded nearly 244,000 fewer student absences in August and September than in the same two months a year earlier, a 24% decline, the Mississippi Department of Education said. Districts reported 769,180 absences in the first two months of the 2026-27 school year, down from...

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Mississippi High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 13-14

Mississippi high school football playoff brackets with Nov. 6 scores, updated Nov. 13 matchups for all seven MHSAA classes and state championship dates.

Mississippi · 3d

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Vicksburg Junior High boys earn first basketball victory since 2024

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg Junior High School’s boys basketball team earned its first victory since 2024 on Monday with a 36-22 win over Byram Middle School. The Gators battled throughout the night and finished strong to secure the long-awaited victory. VJHS got off to a slow start,...

Vicksburg, MS · 2d
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Seniors Mentor Younger Students Through Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones have kicked off for the 2026-2027 school year, and seniors at Prep are given the chance to be mentors to 1st graders and 5th graders. Stepping Stones is led by Ms. Amanda Mckeown and Ms. Martha Seals. They have had two meetings so far this school year. The first meeting was held in September, where seniors did “This or That” sheets with their kids to learn more about each other’s preferences. During the first meeting, students paired up with their seniors using matching photos like eggs and bacon, or peanut butter and jelly, and much more.

Jackson, MS · 3d
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Mississippi Christian University’s psychology honor society continues to grow after its COVID-19 shutdown.

The room fills with applause as an undergraduate student walks across the stage and receives his coveted membership in this prestigious organization, Psi Chi, an international honor society for psychology students. He gazes across the packed room to lock eyes with his proud parents, surrounded by professors and peers all clapping their hands in celebration of his achievement. Three years prior, the honorable organization’s chapter at Mississippi Christian University ceased to exist due to COVID-19 restrictions, but finally, thanks to the hard work of Dr. Drake Terry, the chapter of Psi Chi was back.

Mississippi · 1d

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Mississippi Schools See 24% Improvement in Student Attendance

The Mississippi Department of Education reports that attendance among students has seen an improvement. Twin States News learned more about the uptick in attendance numbers and why attendance is so important.

Mississippi · 2d

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Student absences drop about 24%, education department reports

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The state Department of Education reports 243,000 fewer student absences in August and September compared with the same months last year. That is a drop of about 24%. Senate Bill 2103 took effect this school year and limits students to five excused absences per semester. Students...

Jackson, MS · 2d

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VIS names Lauren Butler Teacher of the Year

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Lauren Butler has earned one of the highest honors at Vicksburg Intermediate School after being named the 2026-27 Teacher of the Year in just her second year of teaching. The school announced the recognition on Friday, marking a major accomplishment for the young educator who...

Vicksburg, MS · 5d

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Local student Named “Build Mississippi” Student of the Month

Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center welding student Carsyn Rosamond has been named a Build Mississippi Student of the Month. The award recognizes Rosamond for his strong work ethic, outstanding attendance, and continued dedication to sharpening his technical skills in the shop. His drive and focus on pursuing a career in welding make him an outstanding representative for career and technical education.

Mississippi · 3d

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Student absences fall 24% in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi public school districts reported 243,766 fewer student absences in August and September 2026 than in August and September 2025. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) said this a 24% decline. According to MDE, total absences fell from 1,012,946 to 769,180. The drop follows a new attendance law that […]

Mississippi · 3d

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Eight VJHS football players selected to all-star teams

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Eight Vicksburg Junior High School football players have earned all-star honors following an impressive season under head coach Larry Carter Jr. Kaleb Sims, D’Chance Thigpen, Malcolm Turner, Rush Sudds, Sam Jackson, Arzaevion Stewart, Payden Tucker and Cam Pickett were all recognized for their performances on the football field.

Vicksburg, MS · 4d

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Jackson State opens Mississippi’s first resource closet for aspiring teachers

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson State University opened Mississippi’s first Aspiring Educators Resource Closet on Monday, giving education students a place to pick up classroom supplies before they start teaching. The closet, inside the College of Education and Human Development, is a partnership with the Mississippi Association of Educators-Retired....

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Are Students Doing the Required Reading?

Every year, students are assigned required reading. Whether it is poetry in Mr. Divine’s class or summer reading in seventh grade, every student has experienced a reading assignment. However, how many students are actually completing these assignments? Especially in recent years, with AI on the rise, it has become easier for students to bypass reading and rely on summaries instead. This brings up the question: are students still taking the time to read what they are assigned, or are they finding shortcuts to get through it? While some make sure they finish every reading before class, others may skim the pages and highlight random things, read a summary, or rely on class discussions to understand the material. I spoke with a student who prefers to remain anonymous and she said, “With the amount of work we get already I don’t do the reading. Normally I read a summary at the last minute.”

Jackson, MS · 3d

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Playoff Central: Leake Academy Hits Road for Championship Rematch; MHSAA Postseason Advances

MAIS Class 3A (Div. I – Second Round): Leake Academy Rebels. Matchup: Leake Academy Rebels (9-3) at Tri-County Academy (10-1) The Leake Academy Rebels hit the road for a massive second-round clash at Tri-County Academy. This high-stakes matchup serves as a direct rematch of last year’s 3A State Championship game, where Leake Academy dramatically captured the state title on a last-second field goal, making this one of the most anticipated postseason showdowns in Mississippi.

Neshoba County, MS · 4d

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Corinth, Kossuth, Baldwyn, Booneville Win Playoff Openers

Four area teams won their opening games of the Mississippi high school football playoffs on Friday night, Nov. 6, led by a 42-0 shutout from Corinth. Kossuth, Baldwyn, and Booneville also advanced to the second round, while five other teams from Alcorn, Tishomingo, and Prentiss counties saw their seasons end on the road.

Kossuth, MS · 5d

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High School Football Playoff Central: Whippets and Tigers advance to Round 2; Trojans, Stars prep for semifinals

The opening round of the high school football playoffs delivered statement wins, program milestones, and hard-fought battles across Central Mississippi—and now the stakes get even higher. As the region moves into round two of the MHSAA and deep into MAIS postseason play, Attala, Choctaw, Montgomery, and Holmes county squads are lacing up for a massive slate of road trips and home-turf defenses.

Mississippi · 5d

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Hartfield students to pack and deliver Christmas shoebox gifts Nov. 12

FLOWOOD — Hartfield Academy elementary students will pack shoebox gifts, pray for the children receiving them and deliver the boxes to a nearby church Thursday, Nov. 12, as part of Operation Christmas Child. The school’s annual Shoebox Packing and Prayer Event will begin at 8 a.m. at Hartfield Academy,...

Flowood, MS · 3d

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233 student ballots thrown out in Mississippi election

Jackson, MS · 4d

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MHSAA football playoffs 2026. See pairings for Class 1A-7A

The 2026 Mississippi high school football playoffs for public schools are underway. The MHSAA has released second-round playoff brackets for Class 1A-4A that continues on Nov. 13. The Class 5A-7A playoffs start that same night. Game times are 7 p.m. The MHSAA state championships are scheduled for Dec. 3-5 at Mississippi State's Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville. Class 1A Second Round Friday, Nov. 13 North West Tallahatchie at Tupelo Christian Prep French Camp Academy at Calhoun City Okolona at Potts Camp Vardaman at Leflore County More: Meridian rises, Petal falls in latest Mississippi high school Super 25 Football Rankings South Stringer/Shaw winner at Ethel South Delta at Bogue Chitto Noxapater vs. Simmons/Richton winner Nanih Waiya at Lumberton Class 2A Second Round Friday, Nov. 13 North East Webster at Baldwyn Eupora at Charleston North Side at Myrtle Hamilton at Kemper County South Perry Central at Scott Central Mize at Wesson Amite County at Heidelberg Loyd Star at East Marion Class 3A Second Round Friday, Nov. 13 North Noxubee County at Booneville Independence/Choctaw County winner at Edwards Aberdeen at O’Bannon Kossuth at Winona South Presbyterian Christian at SE Lauderdale Magee at Hazlehurst Quitman at Seminary Jefferson Davis County at Franklin County Class

Mississippi · 5d

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Amazon, VWSD officially open Think Big Space at WCI School

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg-Warren School District and Amazon partnered Friday, Nov. 6, to open the very first outdoor Think Big Space. Amazon Regional Community Engagement Manager, Africa Alsup, was present and said the idea began when Dr. Woodrow Price, Assistant Principal for Warren Central Intermediate School, contacted her with a request for funding and donations.

Vicksburg, MS · 6d