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Coast Life: Community leader’s unique talent helps welcome students back to school
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Most students in South Mississippi are back in school or going back-to-back to class soon. Gulfport City Councilman R. Lee Flowers is using his unique talent to make sure the school year gets off to a good start. “We can all give back in some way,...
25 teams in 25 day: Picayune Maroon Tide
Picayune and the Maroon Tide are coming into the 2024 season after graduating one of, if not the most, talented senior class in the state. Power five level players moving on to the next level. But if you ask head coach Cody Stogner, this year’s group is looking to make a name for themselves.
Gulfport High School rolls out new security system
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - On Monday, Gulfport High School introduced a new security system that starts with the touch of a button. The Tennessee-based company Alpha Alert Security is finishing installing the system to reduce emergency response time to less than five seconds. With a receiver box being installed all...
Mother-Son Duo Arrested for Theft of Iron Pilings in Picayune
On July 24, 2024, Norfolk Southern Railroad reported the theft of iron pilings for use in bridge repairs within the City of Picayune. Officers and detectives from the Picayune Police Department quickly identified two suspects: Wyatt Ethan Mitchell and Carla Lee Mitchell. The mother-son team was arrested within 24 hours of the theft and charged […] The post Mother-Son Duo Arrested for Theft of Iron Pilings in Picayune appeared first on Picayune Item.
Minor and Knight prepared to lead VHS to greatness
VICKSBURG, Miss. – In less than a month, Vicksburg High School will step onto the football field to kick off the 2024 season. Seniors DeCorey Knight Jr. and Mincer Minor IV are both expected to make significant impacts this season for the Gators. Minor:. Mincer Minor IV emerged as...
Hearn joins staff of The Vicksburg Post
The Vicksburg Post has welcomed Jillian Hearn as its newest marketing consultant. Hearn is a Vicksburg native and 2020 graduate of Warren Central High School. She earned an associate’s degree in general studies from Hinds Community College. Justin Clarkston, director of business development for The Post, said Hearn has made a seamless transition into the […]
Hartfield Academy DL Reginald Vaughn commits to Arkansas football
Hartfield Academy defensive lineman Reginald Vaughn has committed to Arkansas football he announced on Saturday. Vaughn, a four-star recruit according to 247Sports Composite, chose Arkansas over Mississippi State, Ole Miss and LSU who were in his top-four list. The 6-foot-2, 260-pound lineman is the No. 14 overall recruit in Mississippi and the No. 44...
MC’s New Physician Assistant Studies Chair Strives to ‘Raise the Bar’ of Academic Excellence
How does Mississippi College’s Physician Assistant Program respond when its students achieve a 100-percent pass rate on the National Certifying Exam for two years running?. By following former National Basketball Association coach Pat Riley and aiming for a “Threepeat.”. Riley coined the term when referring to his back-to-back...
Jackson has paid some $9M in past due invoices since January, mayor says
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Some $9 million in invoices have been paid since January. That’s according to Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba. On Monday, the mayor addressed continued questions about the city’s struggles to pay its bills, saying that since January, the number of outstanding invoices has been whittled down from 470 to 180.
Brookhaven High has new start time, new assistant principal
Brookhaven High School has welcomed a new assistant principal, and has adjusted its student instruction start time. Kelsey Gibson is the new assistant principal at BHS. She begins her fourth year with the district in the 2024-2025 academic year, having been an English teacher at BHS and an academic coach at Alexander Jr. High. Prior […] The post Brookhaven High has new start time, new assistant principal appeared first on Daily Leader.
New school year, new expectations at Clinton Public School District
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Summer was a nice little break and now the doors to Clinton Public Schools are opening back up as students make their way through the familiar hallways. “The excitement is building,” said Dr. Ivory Gray, Clinton Junior High School’s principal. Clinton Public School District is the first on the books to […]
Petal High welcomes new girls basketball coach
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Maggie Proffitt as the new girls basketball coach at Petal High School,. “We are thrilled to have Maggie taking the reins of our girls basketball program,” Petal High director of activities Wendy Hogue, “She’s very passionate about basketball, but more importantly, she’s passionate about empowering our girls with the skills and attitude to succeed in the classroom, community and in life.”
New Albany superintendent sets expectations for school year
NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WTVA) — Tony Cook is almost a month into his new job in the New Albany School District. The school district named Cook its new superintendent in May, and he officially took over on July 1. The longtime educator previously held the same position in Amory...
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