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Student Appreciation Day set for tomorrow; cookout, games planned
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (92+ words) De Soto County News Student Appreciation Day is scheduled for tomorrow, organizers said, and will include a cookout, lawn games and a laid-back picnic set up outside. Organizers said they plan to fire up the grill and provide food for…...
Olive Branch Celebrates Mayor's Youth Council Graduation
14+ hour, 17+ min ago (191+ words) The City of Olive Branch marked the graduation of its 2025-2026 Mayor's Youth Council on April 27, with an event attended by the Board of Aldermen, city staff, community members, families, and friends. Mayor Ken Adams delivered the keynote address during the…...
About 500 Jackson State students have to relocate during emergency dormitory repairs
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (162+ words) By Candice Wilder | Originally published by Mississippi Today Just hours before finals week begins, more than 500 Jackson State University students have had to leave Alexander Hall, where power has been out since Sunday morning." University officials said a mechanical emergency…...
Chemistry student is Jackson State's first Goldwater Scholar
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (627+ words) By Candice Wilder | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mia Robinson always had a deep love for science." Growing up in Jackson, Robinson would read every article and book she could find about insects, animals, weather and plants. She said she…...
Mississippi again receives high marks for pre-K programs, but access remains spotty
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (813+ words) By Devna Bose | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi's state-funded preschool programs have once again received national recognition for their high quality. However, despite increased enrollment, only a quarter of 4-year-olds are accessing them. In a new report, the National…...
Northwest Mississippi Community College honors champions, marks Coach Carson's 600th win
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (108+ words) De Soto County News Northwest Mississippi Community College said it held a Celebration of Champions and marked the 600th win for Coach Carson at events at its new Athletic Performance Facility, the college said in a social media post. The college…...
Northwest Mississippi Community College team visits Gov. Reeves, state Capitol
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (96+ words) De Soto County News Northwest Mississippi Community College said in a social media post that its national-champion women's soccer team visited the Governor's Mansion and the Mississippi Capitol. The college said the visits included an honor for the team and…...
Northwest Soiree Garden Gala honors alumni, community partners
1+ week, 1+ day ago (71+ words) De Soto County News Organizers said the Northwest Soiree: A Garden Gala celebrated outstanding alumni and community partners. The event, they said, recognized alumni and community partners for their contributions to the institution and the broader community. Organizers thanked those…...
Mississippi law school is the first in the Southeast to require AI education
1+ week, 1+ day ago (699+ words) By Katherine Lin | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi College School of Law is one of the first schools in the nation to tackle the growing influence of artificial intelligence in jurisprudence by making AI education mandatory for all students....
Leader SYP Conference Seeks Sponsors to Train Future Workforce
1+ week, 6+ day ago (81+ words) De Soto County News The Leader SYP Conference, organized by Southaven Young Professionals, will equip teens and young adults with real-world workplace skills, organizers said. Organizers said the program will focus on confidence, communication, networking and leadership " skills they say…...