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The "Mississippi Miracle" should be the start, not the endgame, former high school student says
10+ hour, 30+ min ago (603+ words) By Abigail Presley | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful Mississippians to share their ideas about our state's past, present and future. Opinions expressed in guest essays are the author's own and do not…...
Parents rally around Canton charter school facing possible state closure
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (1006+ words) By Leonardo Bevilacqua | Originally published by Mississippi Today CANTON " Lakiska Garrett wanted a different school for her granddaughter. She said her granddaughter cried each day she had" to go to the local public elementary school," where she felt ignored and…...
Olive Branch police start 19th Camp BUILD, 3rd Camp SHAPE
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (140+ words) De Soto County News The Olive Branch Police Department said it kicked off the 19th year of Camp BUILD and the third year of Camp SHAPE, welcoming campers for a week of activities designed for youth development, the department said in…...
Olive Branch officers read to children at Mc Donald's 'Cookie With a Cop' event
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (150+ words) The Olive Branch Police Department said officers visited the Mc Donald's on Goodman Road to read to children during a "Cookie With a Cop" event aimed at building positive relationships with youth. In a social media post, the department said…...
Northwest Mississippi Community College graduate credits advisor for success
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (171+ words) Justice Pope, a recent graduate of Northwest Mississippi Community College from Pope, Mississippi, credits her success to her advisor and campus involvement. During her time at Northwest, Pope majored in elementary education and held multiple leadership roles. She served as…...
Mississippi Miracle" in reading occurred over time thanks to programs that work, specialist says
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (626+ words) By Taurean Morton | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful Mississippians to share their ideas about our state's past, present and future. Opinions expressed in guest essays are the author's own and do not…...
New law creates grant program that covers some college costs
1+ week, 2+ day ago (761+ words) By Candice Wilder | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi residents who want to earn an associate degree or professional credential at one of the state's community colleges could get some financial help through a new program." In April, Gov. Tate…...
Northwest Mississippi Community College congratulates faculty and staff on further education
1+ week, 3+ day ago (95+ words) De Soto County News Northwest Mississippi Community College said faculty and staff also completed further education this year and offered its congratulations. The college noted that students were not the only graduates this year, according to a social media post…...
Olive Branch Citizens Police Academy ends with EVOC and drone demonstration
1+ week, 3+ day ago (153+ words) The Olive Branch Police Department said Citizens Police Academy Class 33 completed its training last week with hands-on Emergency Vehicle Operator Course exercises and a live drone demonstration. Major Reginald Harris, Lt. Bill Higdon and Detective Randall Fisher led the EVOC…...
Bridge to Career Pathway provides hope for some high school seniors
1+ week, 4+ day ago (780+ words) By Trey Rice | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful Mississippians to share their ideas about our state's past, present and future. Opinions expressed in guest essays are the author's own and do not…...