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State Board of Education Sets Policies to Resume In-Person Schooling as Primary Teaching Mode State Board of Education Sets Policies to Resume In-Person Schooling as Primary Teaching Mode The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) passed two policies that call for all school districts to resume in-person instruction as the primary mode of teaching starting in the…
Health Department Hosts One-Stop Shop Event for Back-to-School Forms Health Department Hosts One-Stop Shop Event for Back-to-School Forms In order to accommodate busy parents gearing up for the new school year, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will host a one-stop shop for required school entry/registration…
Lights, Camera, Action for Sister Thea Bowman’s life story Lights, Camera, Action for Sister Thea Bowman’s life story An upcoming documentary produced by NewGroup Media about the late Sister Thea Bowman is set to feature several locations in Canton and several Cantonians who were connected to her.…
CPSD partners to bring Tdap vaccine to students CPSD partners to bring Tdap vaccine to students To ensure the health and safety of their students, Canton Public School District partnered with G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center to provide Tdap vaccines to entering seventh-grade…
Brown leaves legacy after educating for 47 years Brown leaves legacy after educating for 47 years It takes a dedicated person to be an educator, and that’s exactly the kind of person Barbara Brown is.
Canton might get caffeinated! Canton might get caffeinated! At a recent Canton Board of Aldermen meeting, the discussion of bringing a Cups franchise to Canton was presented to the aldermen.
Library receives donation for summer lunches Library receives donation for summer lunches Once again, Madison County Library System (MCLS) is excited to bring the Summer Reading Program to the youth of Madison county. Each year, thousands of youth throughout Madison county…
Hot air balloon fest begins soaring on the square Hot air balloon fest begins soaring on the square “You can go and watch a balloon fest but until you get close enough to feel the heat and smell the propane, you ain’t been there yet,” said Ken Johnston, pilot and hot air balloon…
Celebrate the holiday at a State Park! Celebrate the holiday at a State Park! Mississippi's State Parks are known for offering unique, affordable opportunities for family summer outings, from boating to picnicking. In addition to these recreational and nature-based…
Hinds CC May 13 grads ready for the next step Hinds CC May 13 grads ready for the next step The Honors program at Hinds Community College’s Raymond Campus recently held their commencement ceremonies.
Johnson signs with Hinds Community College  Johnson signs with Hinds Community College  Kelvon Johnson, senior at Canton Academy, recently signed a baseball scholarship with Hinds Community College.
MCBLF hosts luncheon MCBLF hosts luncheon The Madison County Business League and Foundation (MCBL&F) Young Professionals hosted a professional development forum luncheon on Wednesday, May 5, at Georgia Blue in Madison.  The…
MDCPS distributing $3.3 million in federal pandemic relief funds to foster/former foster youth (14 - 26) MDCPS distributing $3.3 million in federal pandemic relief funds to foster/former foster youth (14 -… Any Mississippi youth aged 14 to 26 years old who has spent at least one day in foster care after their 14th birthday is eligible for federal COVID Pandemic Assistance Funds available…
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