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West Bolivar Consolidated School District holds emergency meeting, makes several hires
ROSEDALE, MS - Twelve days away from the start of the school season, West Bolivar Consolidated School District is meeting to put the pieces together. The meeting saw a number of hires, from teachers to custodians... but some members of the community say they're concerned that the school district still lacks a superintendent, only having named an interim. Rufus McCoy, a Rosedale resident, says that "you hire the teachers, but you don't have no leadership. Who's gonna lead the teachers? Who's gonna be held accountable when things gonna go wrong? It doesn't make sense."
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NAACP Grenada Branch awards scholarships in honor of longtime civil rights leader Jasper Neely Jr.
JANS – The NAACP Grenada Branch awarded four $1,000 scholarships during its annual Freedom Fund Banquet on June 19. The scholarships, which were awarded for the first time this year, are named in memory of Jasper Neely Jr., the longtime president of the Grenada Branch NAACP. For more than...
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Coleman Middle School, the Story So Far
GREENVILLE MS-After weeks of controversy over the temporary closure of Coleman middle school, Greenville public school district board of trustees president Antoinette Williams addressed parents during Wednesday's night's meeting. Jay fletcher has more. The board's agenda had the Coleman discussion at the bottom of a short list of items, but...
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TMCF helped this HBCU grad become an author
For Christian Barksdale, a recommendation from a professor changed the course of his college experience — and ultimately his life. Barksdale, a December 2025 graduate of Mississippi Valley State University, first connected with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund after that professor pointed him toward the organization. What began as a search for financial support quickly became something much bigger.
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Teachers Worry About Classroom Supplies for the New School Year
Many teachers are up in arms over a new way of purchasing classroom supplies. The Mississippi Department of Education says each qualified teacher has been allocated $748 in Education Enhancement Funds and they’re being told they can access the money starting today through a new digital platform called ClassWallet. Kosciusko Middle Elementary teacher Lindsey Fitts has several concerns about the new system.
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Coleman Parents Speak Out
GREENVILLE MS-It was standing room only at Greenville city hall as parents, retired teachers, and community members packed the council chambers and spilled into the hallway. At the Greenville city council meeting last week the focus of the meeting was the future of Coleman middle school. While many came hoping...
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Update: Kosciusko Big Red Band showcase moved to KHS gym
There’s been a location change for the Kosciusko Big Red Band 2026 Band Camp Showcase planned for tonight (July 14). The event will now be held at the Jerrelyn Jackson Gymnasium at the high school. The event will still beginning at 6:30 pm with the band will performing a...
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PILLAR Leadership Institute program's recent graduates include two staff of Delta State University
CLEVELAND, MS - Two employees of Delta State University have completed the PILLAR Leadership Institute program at Mississippi State University. PILLAR stands for Promoting Innovation, Leadership, Learning, Advancement, and Resilience. It is designed to cultivate leadership across Mississippi. Tameka Curry-Bryant, Director of Engagement and Advocacy, and Khadeisjh Dailey-Halsell, Administrative Assistant...
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Greenville parents press city leaders after school board votes to close Coleman Middle
Greenville parents, alumni and community leaders urged the city council on Tuesday to hold school board and district officials accountable after a June vote to close Coleman Middle School and move roughly 290 students to T.L. Weston Middle, Mississippi Today reported. The Greenville school board voted 3-2 in June to...
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Former Bluff Springs Paper Building Could Become New Childcare Center
A former industrial building in Kosciusko could soon be transformed into a large childcare center. During Tuesday night’s meeting, the Kosciusko Board of Aldermen approved a zoning variance request for the former Bluff Springs Paper building on Pilsudski Street. Mayor Tim Kyle said the prospective owner plans to convert...
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Greenville Mayor Calls for Cooperation Following Temporary Closure of Coleman Middle School
GREENVILLE, Miss. — Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons is urging community leaders to work together to ensure students return to a safe learning environment following the temporary closure of Coleman Middle School. In a statement released Tuesday, Simmons said the health, safety and education of students should remain the...
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2026-2027 School Supply List: School Supply List: Kosciusko Middle Elementary
The Kosciusko School District has released the school supply list for the 2026-2027 school year. Below are the lists for Middle Elementary. 2 Plastic 3-Prong Folders (One RED Folder) 1″ or 1½” Binder for Math. 8 Glue Sticks. Scissors. 1 Fabric Supply Pouch / Zipper Art Bag.
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Greenville city council hears concerns about closing local school: ‘It’s going to be chaotic’
GREENVILLE — Kim Jones wants her children to succeed. It’s why she rushed to a school board meeting on a sweltering Friday afternoon in June when she heard about plans to close Coleman Middle School, which her daughter and son attend. She wanted board members to hear a...