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MSU-Meridian names Master of Physician Assistant class

MERIDIAN, Miss.—Thirty-one students comprising the third cohort of Mississippi State University’s new Master of Physician Assistant Studies program ... Read more

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Freeman embraces retirement after 36 years with the LCSD

A Lauderdale County School District case manager and teacher decided for the new year, it is time to step away ... Read more

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USM welcomes students to fast-track BSN program

When Robin Holman made the decision to switch from a teaching career to one in nursing, she knew ... Read more

Business

USM business college gets $1M boost

Staff Reports The College of Business and Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi has received a ... Read more

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Chief: Student wounded teacher while she was teaching class

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — The 6-year-old Virginia student who shot and wounded his teacher pulled the handgun ... Read more

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Nance settles into choir director role at EMCC

SCOOBA — After spending more than 40 years directing choirs of all ages, Jerry Nance is settling into ... Read more

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MCC grad finds new spotlight in nursing field

While he began his career on the acting stage, Alan Rigdon now hopes to find the spotlight in ... Read more

Business

Tyson returns to college after 20 years, earns certificate  

Receiving her pin during Meridian Community College’s Practical Nursing pinning ceremony was a personal achievement for Kimberly Tyson, ... Read more

State

Truancy officers face stagnant pay and ‘unmanageable caseloads’

Alison Lanthrip, a school attendance officer for Webster County, was puzzled when a particular student stopped showing up ... Read more

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MSU-Meridian scholarships awarded through Scotts’ planned gift

Six Mississippi State University-Meridian students are 2022-23 scholarship recipients through the Jerry and Ruth Scott Foundation. Established by ... Read more