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Sturgis, MS · Education
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‘I think they all need to be fired,’ Parents say students forced off bus, walk home
GUNTOWN, Miss. (WTVA) – A Guntown couple is demanding answers after they say their 11-year-old daughter’s school bus driver told her to get off the bus and walk home. James and Ann Lofton say their child and several other kids were forced to walk three miles to get home.
Neshoba Democrat
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MUW is focusing on building momentum, and many people are noticing
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Maintaining momentum, that’s the focus on the campus of Mississippi University for Women. And The W has definitely been building momentum. Three national publications, Time, Money, and The Washington Monthly, all ranked MUW as the Number One public or private university in Mississippi. Add to that...
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Kosciusko awaits Region 4-4A finale results to lock in playoff seed and 1st round home Game
As the regular season wraps up this week, the Kosciusko Whippets have their eyes set on the Class 4A state playoffs. Kosciusko finishes out the regular season with a non-district matchup against Elzy this Friday, meaning their work in Region 4-4A is already complete. Now, the Whippets simply wait on...
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The Cobb Institute of Archaeology at Mississippi State University
Providing support for research and programs that study ancient cultures. Celebrating 50 years at Mississippi State University is the Cobb Institute of Archaeology, which was founded in 1971 through a generous gift from Cully A. Cobb, a 1908 graduate of Mississippi A&M College (now MSU). Faculty and students are engaged in worldwide investigative projects and in assisting groups such as the Chickasaw Nation in preserving their heritage.
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Students explore construction and skilled trades
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Hundreds of eighth-grade students got a hands-on look at their future careers in northeast Mississippi. The NEMS FORGE Your Path Career Expo brought students together for a day of exploring construction and skilled trades, giving them a chance to see what these industries have to offer.
Neshoba Democrat
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Venue shifts to local high school as Harris visits Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – A last-minute venue change is creating new challenges for law enforcement as Columbus prepares for former Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit. The event will be held in the Columbus High School gymnasium on Thursday at 6 p.m. Police revisit logistics. Columbus Police Chief Garland...
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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.
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Recent accountability grades raise questions in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – Recent accountability grades are raising questions about academic performance in Columbus. Columbus High School received a D for the 2025-26 school year. The grades from the Mississippi Department of Education provide families a look at how their schools are performing. The department uses factors including...