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Mississippi and Teen Pregnancy Last Updated: 7:04 PM 05/07/08 - Hundreds of Mississippi teenagers rallied for abstinence Wednesday, as a way to combat the cycle of teenage pregnancy. (Full Story)

New MPS Superintendent Introduced Last Updated: 7:21 PM 05/07/08 - The Meridian School Board announced the hiring of Charlie T. Kent as the new school superintendent. (Full Story)

Polling Places to Change Last Updated: 6:13 PM 05/06/08 - The Meridian School Board made a recommendation Tuesday to remove all voting precincts from schools. A lot of concerns are being raised about what happens now. (Full Story)

School Superintendent Subject of Special Meeting Last Updated: 11:23 PM 05/06/08 - The Meridian School Board has called a special meeting for Wednesday to address the selection of a new superintendent. (Full Story)

MHS Choir Hits High Note Last Updated: 7:04 PM 05/05/08 - The Meridian High School Choir brought home several trophies from a weekend competition. (Full Story)

Children Tell What "Green" Means to Them Last Updated: 6:34 PM 05/02/08 - Students in Meridian participated in an art contest, "What Green Means to Me", in conjunction with the city's "greening" efforts. (Full Story)

Students Taste "Real World" Last Updated: 7:22 PM 05/01/08 - When most young people graduate from high school or college, they are thrown into "the real world" with little or no idea of what is ahead financially. But Pilate Middle School is trying to help kids understand the responsibilities. (Full Story)

Harris Marks Successful 2007-2008 Last Updated: 9:40 PM 04/30/08 - T.J. Harris Elementary School had a lot to celebrate this week, when it recognized 200 students for their good grades, and thanked others for helping the school. (Full Story)

School Uniforms Being Collected Last Updated: 5:15 PM 04/30/08 - Used school uniforms will be collected Saturday in Meridian, to be "recycled" for the 2008-2009 school year. (Full Story)

State Games Seeks Volunteers Last Updated: 7:08 PM 04/30/08 - The State Games of Mississippi is looking for hundreds of volunteers to help during three weekends in June. (Full Story)

MCC Expands Dual Credit Offerings Last Updated: 8:22 PM 04/29/08 - Meridian and Lauderdale County public schools have signed an agreement with Meridian Community College that expands a list of dual-credit courses. (Full Story)

Meridian School Board Interviews Superintendent Candidates Last Updated: 11:14 PM 04/26/08 - The position is open due to current superintendent Sylvia Autry's coming retirement. Her term ends June 30. Her replacement will take over July 1. (Full Story)

Schools Walk and Cash In Last Updated: 7:21 PM 04/25/08 - An initiative to help kids become more active paid off big time for Meridian elementary schools. (Full Story)

Ramsey Remembers A Rich Past Last Updated: 7:41 PM 04/25/08 - Meridian native, Dr. Leroy Ramsey, is back home for a visit and to share a piece of history. (Full Story)

Construction Starts Soon at MHS Last Updated: 7:17 PM 04/25/08 - The Meridian School Board has approved a bid for a new ninth grade building at Meridian High School. (Full Story)

Demopolis Schools Have Firm Foundation Last Updated: 9:29 AM 04/25/08 - A school district in west Alabama is taking a proactive role to make its schools better. (Full Story)

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