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Bryant approves state takeover of Aberdeen schools
JACKSON – (AP) How bad were management problems in the Aberdeen school district, where Gov. Phil Bryant approved a state takeover Friday?. Consider this example, cited in a state investigation, of how school board intervention in graduation decisions usually made by administrators helped cost the district its school resource officers:
darkhorsepressnow.com
High school, community college students invited to MSU’s Music Discovery Day
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s Department of Music is hosting its annual Music Discovery Day for high school juniors, seniors and community college students Nov. 9. The event takes place 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Music Building, located at 124 Hardy Road. Registration—free for attendees and one guest—is available online.
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 […]
misshsaa.com
MHSAA activates contingency plans for State Marching Contests
Based on the most current information, lengthy discussions, and extensive planning, the MHSAA is activating the following contingency plans for the MHSAA State Marching Evaluations:. Region 1 – Tupelo will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Tupelo High School. Region 2 – Grenada will be held on...
thevisionmsms.org
MSMS welcomes new faculty Raymond, Hurt
Bob Raymond and Ben Hurt are two of this year’s newest additions to the MSMS staff. Raymond, worked as a French teacher at the Mississippi University for Women for 10 years and has his masters in French and a degree in agriculture economics. He is teaching French I and II, while Hurt, who previously worked in educational technology, joins his wife, Tara Hurt, on staff and teaches University General Chemistry I and II.
lincolnparishjournal.com
Bearcats use trench warfare in win over Green Wave
Knowing what they were going up against playing against West Point (Mississippi) High School, the Ruston Bearcats knew where the game would be won or lost Friday night at L.J. “Hoss” Garrett Stadium — up front. And it was the play of Ruston’s offensive and defensive line...
USA TODAY
Inside Mississippi State's surprising recruiting success at this Tennessee high school
Since his mom is a Mississippi State graduate, it only came natural for Gavin Hampton to grow up a massive fan of the Bulldogs. Riverdale's (Murfreesboro, TN) senior quarterback grew up making frequent trips to Starkville and became a die-hard fan at a young age. He loved the school so much that he reclassified from the 2028 class up to the 2027 cycle on June 15, took an official visit to Mississippi State on June 19 and announced his commitment to the Bulldogs that day. One Mississippi State pledge at a Tennessee high school isn't uncommon. However, Hampton isn't the only future Bulldog at Riverdale. Not one, not two, but three Riverdale seniors are currently part of the Bulldogs' 2027 recruiting class. Hampton was actually the last of those three commits, joining three-star safety Hudson Fuqua and his lifelong friend, three-star athlete Sutton Gutting. "It's great because I'll have two built-in friends when I get there," Hampton said. "I'm really excited to continue this bond and continue our journey as teammates. Sutton has been my best friend since first grade so it's great to have him particular along with me on this journey. "We're going to do great things down
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...
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...
darkhorsepressnow.com
MSU designated as a ‘Distinguished Military College’
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University is one of five universities designated as a new “Distinguished Military College.”. The announcement came during Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech today, Sept. 30, to active-duty tactical-level and noncommissioned officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. Hegseth said the new designation expands America’s Corps of Cadets, a War Department program established to expand the pipeline of “patriotic leaders of character” commissioned into the Joint Force.
reflector-online.com
MSU aerospace engineering instructor Calvin Walker dies
Calvin Walker, a longtime instructor in Mississippi State University’s Department of Aerospace Engineering, died Sunday morning, according to emails sent to students, faculty and staff. Rani Sullivan, the head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, informed students of Walker’s death in an email Sunday afternoon. “For so many...
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...
breezynews.com
Tigers Grind Out 16-0 Shutout Win Over FCA
The Ethel Tigers relied on a suffocating defensive effort and big-time plays from Zantavious Clark Friday night, pitching a 16-0 shutout against French Camp Academy. Following a scoreless opening frame, Ethel broke the ice in the second quarter when Clark scooped up a fumble and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown. Caden Merritt punched in the two-point conversion to give the Tigers an 8-0 halftime lead.
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...
desotocountynews.com
Northwest Mississippi Community College spotlights surgical technology student Kimberly Straughter
Northwest Mississippi Community College is spotlighting Kimberly Straughter of Aberdeen, who is in her final semester of the Surgical Technology Program at the college’s Oxford Campus. The college said surgical technology students complete rigorous classroom and laboratory instruction before graduation, as well as extensive clinical training across a wide...