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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)

Students Consider Career Options Last Updated: 5:56 PM 04/25/08 - Students in Demopolis had the chance to become acquainted with business people and learn about future career paths. (Full Story)

McCoy Remembered by Kemper School Last Updated: 7:26 PM 04/24/08 - East Kemper Elementary School has planted two trees in memory of fifth grade teacher, Dora McCoy. (Full Story)

Barbour Signs Education Bill Last Updated: 5:57 PM 04/23/08 - Teacher pay raises and classroom supply money are missing from Mississippi's new education budget, but the governor says the bill signed Wednesday will set the state on the right track. (Full Story)

'The Blues' Highlighted at KG Last Updated: 7:50 PM 04/22/08 - The B.B. King Museum brought the sounds of 'the blues' to Kate Griffin Junior High. (Full Story)

Epes Looking Forward to Fundraiser Last Updated: 7:05 PM 04/21/08 - Current and former NBA stars are expected to attend a celebrity basketball camp to benefit the town of Epes. (Full Story)

St. Jude Parade Promotes Awareness Last Updated: 3:55 PM 04/18/08 - Children in daycare at Central United Methodist Church continued a caring tradition to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (Full Story)

Education Board to Suspend Ratings System Last Updated: 2:48 PM 04/18/08 - The Mississippi Board of Education is expected to suspend a ratings system that grades school performance. (Full Story)

Legislature Completes Budget Last Updated: 4:20 PM 04/15/08 - Did lawmakers do all they could to funding education in Mississippi? Here's a closer look at the finalized product. (Full Story)

Small Learning Communities Added for 2008-2009 Last Updated: 11:39 AM 04/15/08 - Small learning communities will add 25 minutes to the school day, but educators say they believe it will add a great deal more interest that could reduce the dropout rate. (Full Story)

Children Ride for a Cause Last Updated: 5:22 PM 04/11/08 - Students and staff of the Winston County Head Start participated in a bike-a-thon Friday, to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (Full Story)

Events Remember Crime Victims Last Updated: 7:29 PM 04/11/08 - Young people are standing up for other children through "Jeans for Justice" and "Walk for Justice". (Full Story)

Children First: Book Giveaway Last Updated: 5:09 PM 04/10/08 - A group of local children received gifts of books from Meridian Junior Auxiliary. (Full Story)

'Fatal Vision' Important Lesson for Teens Last Updated: 7:06 PM 04/09/08 - During this prom season, teenagers are hearing and seeing a valuable lesson about just how much drinking alcohol affects judgment and motor skills. (Full Story)

Career Program Simulates Real World Last Updated: 5:10 PM 04/08/08 - Hundreds of high school students from across Mississippi are participating in a career development conference that might reduce the state's dropout rate. (Full Story)

Arts Education Takes Center Stage Last Updated: 9:58 AM 04/08/08 - Advocates for arts education met in Meridian to honor educators and schools that are making a difference. (Full Story)

Special Olympics Marks Special Anniversary Last Updated: 7:06 PM 04/03/08 - Special Olympics marked its 40th anniversary of track and field events Thursday in Meridian. (Full Story)

BMX Stunt Show Set for Meridian Last Updated: 8:06 PM 04/01/08 - A BMX Bike Stunt Show is coming to Meridian and you could win free tickets. (Full Story)

MPS Renews Relationship with Housing Authority Last Updated: 7:12 PM 03/28/08 - The Meridian School Board HAS updated its agreement with the Meridian Housing Authority for a pre-K program. (Full Story)

Blue Angels Meet Students Last Updated: 7:21 PM 03/28/08 - The Blue Angels visited Northeast Lauderdale, Quitman, West Lauderdale and Clarkdale schools Friday, impressing all the way. (Full Story)

Children First: Head Start for School Last Updated: 2:54 PM 03/27/08 - Pre-K students from Toomsuba Head Start took a field trip to the "big school" they'll attend in the fall. (Full Story)

Waynesboro Student State Spelling Champ Last Updated: 11:14 AM 03/26/08 - Shakeika Everett of Waynesboro Middle School is Mississippi's spelling bee champion. (Full Story)

Teenagers Weigh In On Economy Last Updated: 4:42 PM 03/25/08 - More than 200 high school students hoped to improve their knowledge of economics at the annual Mississippi Economic and Financial Literacy Challenge Tuesday in Jackson. (Full Story)

Patrician Nabs Scholars Bowl Title Last Updated: 7:20 PM 03/19/08 - Butler, Ala., can boast it has new state champions in the classroom. (Full Story)

Strategy for Keeping Kids in School Expands Last Updated: 7:20 PM 03/17/08 - Lauderdale County is trying to lead the way in a statewide effort to decreases the state's dropout rate. (Full Story)

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