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Mississippi higher education leaders talk enrollment cliff, consolidation
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (1308+ words) While Mississippi's community colleges and universities are not currently experiencing the effects of the predicted enrollment cliff, a report from the IHL projects that the Magnolia State will see the second-largest decline in high school graduates from 2023 to 2041. There has…...
New report shows Mississippi made progress in education but challenges remain in other child well-being metrics
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (522+ words) Mis'sis'sip'pi now ranks 16th nation'al'ly in education, according to the latest KIDS COUNT Data Book. Yet, the Magnolia State ranks 50th over'all when factoring in economic well-being, health, and family and community. The Annie E. Casey Foun'da'tion released its 2026 KIDS COUNT" Data Book…...
Norma Jean Bradford awards scholarships to CHS students
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (293+ words) The annual Norma Jean Bradford Scholarship, in the amount of $500, was awarded to a pair of Charleston High School Class of 2026 graduating seniors. Both Nakiya Cashaw and Lemar Frost graduated with honors during recent CHS commencement exercises. "They both had…...
Public Notices June 4, 2026
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (816+ words) Towed from Indiana Manor 5-16- to Mitchell's Auto Salvage. Auction for this vehicle will be 2 p. m. Friday, June 19, 2026 at Mitchell's Repair Shop, 31047 Hwy 32 E, Charleston, MS 38921. CHILD FIND PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN Information from parents and community agencies will be used to determine present…...
Mississippi College now Mississippi Christian University
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (347+ words) The oldest institution of higher learning in Mississippi officially changed its name on Monday. The 200-year-old Mississippi College is now Mississippi Christian University. "In this bicentennial year for the University, we want to ensure that MC will be a university…...
Tallahatchie Notes
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1717+ words) Rosebloom VBS sessions ongoing Rosebloom Church of the Nazarene has Vacation Bible School sessions continuing Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29, from 6-8 p. m. each day. Featuring lessons, music, activities and fellowship for all ages, VBS began Wednesday, May 27. All are invited. Robert…...
City moves forward together with launch of 'Charleston Thrives"
1+ week, 6+ day ago (404+ words) Community members, local leaders and partners on Monday evening (May 18) marked the launch of Charleston Thrives, a community-led initiative supported by Son Edna Foundation designed to connect people, align efforts and build on progress already taking shape across Charleston. Charleston…...
Mississippi public school graduation rate rises to over 90%, dropout rate falls to 7%
1+ week, 6+ day ago (499+ words) Compared to the prior school year in 2023-24, the graduation rate for 2024-25 increased by 1. 6 percentage points while the dropout rate decreased by 1. 5 percentage points. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the state's 2024-25 school-year graduation rate was 90. 8%, exceeding the latest national…...
Rucker: Republicans should lead on education freedom | The Sun-Sentinel
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (685+ words) Below is a political opinion column by Patricia Rucker: Education freedom is a winning political issue because it's a winning issue for families. When we empower parents, we strengthen our communities. I came to this country not knowing the language…...
Charleston High seniors to graduate Friday, West Tally seniors walk Saturday
2+ week, 5+ day ago (597+ words) The familiar strains of "Pomp and Circumstance" will fill auditoriums in Tallahatchie County this week when Charleston High School and West Tallahatchie High School conduct 2026 graduation ceremonies. CHS commencement exercises will get underway at 6 p. m. Friday, May 22, in the Morgan Freeman…...