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- Juveniles Charged in Parkview Arson
Arrests have been made for vandalism and arson at Parkview Elementary School in Meridian.
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- Primm Withdraws from Potential New Job
A Sumter County school administrator is withdrawing from consideration to be the head of another school district.
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- Students Learn About Forestry
The 12th Annual Alabama Forestry Camp ended Thursday in Epes. The five-day camp provides high school students the opportunity to learn more about the industry.
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- Construction Underway for New Sumter High
Following at least three years of obstacles, work has started on a new Sumter County High School.
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- College Board Preferences for Job Openings
The Mississippi College Board has recommended Dr. Dan Jones and Dr. Hank Bounds to fill two positions in higher education.
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- Special Report: Meridian Public School District, Part 3
On the day of the first community forum to address school issues, bad news strikes, as Meridian Public School officials confirm that the state Department of Education voted Thursday to lower the district's accreditation; the first time in the district's history.
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- Grants Awarded for Youth Arts Programs
The Community Foundation of East Mississippi has awarded grants for summer youth art programs, and announced plans to bring back the strings programs to elementary schools.
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- Special Report: Meridian Public School District
Every school year has its challenged. But some parents, faculty, and staff have told Newscenter 11 this year is worse in the Meridian Public School District.
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- Students Search for Time Capsule
A group of seniors who will graduate soon took a nostalgic look back to when they were in third grade.
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- Special Report: "A Closer Look into the Meridian Public School District"
Many of WTOK's viewers have said they are very concerned about what's going on in the Meridian Public School District and Newscenter 11 investigated. Special reports will air starting Wednesday.
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- Community Reacts to Witherspoon Closing
Parents and members of the community reacted Tuesday to a decision by the Meridian School Board to close Witherspoon Elementary School.
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- Witherspoon Elementary to Close
The Meridian School Board decided Monday night to close Witherspoon Elementary.
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- New Park Planned in Meridian
A new park is planned for completion within the next few weeks in the Marion Park area of Meridian.
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- Witherspoon's Future
There have been talks about the possible closure of Witherspoon Elementary School in Meridian.
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- Riley Signs New Laws
Alabama's governor signs new laws further restricting sex offenders from school campuses and raising the dropout eligibility age.
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- Alabama Raises School Dropout Age
The Alabama Legislature has given final approval to a bill raising the school dropout age from 16 to 17.
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- MPS Recognizes Retirees
A group of men and women who have dedicated their lives to educating children were honored Wednesday.
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- Former Gang Member Speaks to Students
Efforts are underway to address alleged gang activity in schools. Kemper County High School invited a former gang member to speak to students Tuesday.
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- Navy League to Award Scholarships
The deadline is drawing near for applications for two scholarships awarded by the Meridian Area Navy League.
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- Mississippi Working on Stimulus Money Plan
The governor's office is working on guidelines on how to distribute the $321 million in federal stimulus money set aside for education.
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- Good News for Pre-K
A new development means that Pre-Kindergarten classes will remain in place for the 2009-2010 school year.
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- Students Get Charged Up for State Testing
Students across the state are getting ready for testing that could have a major impact on their schools' future.
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- School for the Deaf Offers Equitable Education
When you look down the halls, the Mississippi School for the Deaf seems like any other school.
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- SE Kids Hit Reading Mark
Students at Southeast Elementary were honored for reaching a goal of reading one million minutes during this school year, outside the classroom.
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- Parents for Public Schools Eyes Growth
Lauderdale County and Meridian Public Schools are joining forces to strengthen the organization.
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- Mississippi's Education Spending Plan Approved
The federal government has approved Mississippi's plan to spend $321 million in stimulus money for education.
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- Alabama House Considers Education Budget
The Alabama House is to consider a $6.2 billion budget to fund education for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.
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- Children Help St. Jude in Memphis
Anyone in downtown Meridian Friday morning may have noticed a parade of children all dressed up in colorful costumes.
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- EMBDC Salutes Career/Vocational Students
Several future workers in this community were honored by the EMBDC at the Main Event.
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- Alabama's Pre-K Rated Best
The pre-kindergarten programs of Alabama and North Carolina have been rated the nation's best by the National Institute for Early Education Research.
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- Economic Downturn to Aid Sumter Consolidation
There is a new development in the effort to consolidate two high schools in Sumter County.
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- State to Advertise Sales Tax Holiday
The Mississippi State Tax Commission is preparing a campaign to inform retailers about the state's first sales tax-free weekend.
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- Threefoot Festival Art Winners
About 40 artists from across the southeast participated in Meridian's annual Threefoot Festival in early April. This is a list of the winners.
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- Lamar Names New Headmaster
Lamar School has named Shane Blanton to be its new headmaster.
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- ECCC Announces Tuition Increase
East Central Community College in Decatur says it will raise tuition and fees, beginning July 1.
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- Students Return from D.C.
Fifth grade students from Oakland Heights Elementary School just returned from a trip of a lifetime.
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- Former Gang Member Shares Message
A former gang member in Meridian who has since turned his life around spoke to students at Magnolia Middle School about making the right choices.
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- Hoffman Scores Well on ACT
Meridian middle school student, Erika Hoffman, is being recognized for an achievement that is a stretch for even some high school students.
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- Students Meet the Real World
Students at Newton High School got a taste of the real world, and maybe a higher appreciation for their parents.
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- Cochran Bill Promotes Geography Literacy
Sen. Thad Cochran has introduced legislation to try to improve geography literacy.
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- Mississippi Gets Sales Tax Holiday
Gov. Haley Barbour has signed a bill that would give back-to-school shoppers a tax break.
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- Students Link Up with Meridian Symphony
Hundreds of fourth grade students experienced the symphony and became part of it Monday.
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- Mississippi Graduation Rate Increases
More Mississippi students are finishing high school, according to numbers released by the state Department of Education.
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- Students Rally to Kick Tobacco
West Lauderdale Middle School held a rally for the 14th Annual National Kick Butts Day.
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- State Adopts New School Rating System
Mississippi has new educational standards that will soon be in place in all public schools, with the aim being accountability.
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- Financial Aid Worth the Time
Officials at MSU Meridian say there is a lot of money available to help you go to college, if you're willing to put in some time to find it.
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- MHS Band Prepares for State Festival
The Meridian High School Band received instruction from composer Quincy Hilliard, as it prepares one of his works for state competition.
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- Governor Gets Sales Tax Holiday Bill
Mississippi lawmakers have sent the governor a bill that would give back-to-school shoppers a tax break.
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- Back-to-School Break Still Alive
A proposal to give back-to-school shoppers a tax break is still alive at the Mississippi Capitol.
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- Seventh Grader Aces ACT
Newton County Middle School student, Rachael Havard, has an accomplishment usually reserved only for college-bound high school students.
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