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The Marion County School District is adding driver’s ed for the 2026-2027 school year. The program addition was mandated by the Mississippi Department of Education.

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Marion County Schools adding driver’s ed program

By JOSHUA CAMPBELL JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Thu,03/19/26-8:00AM, 2,737 Reads
The Marion County School District will be introducing driver’s ed to the curriculum beginning in the fall as students 14 years old and up eligible to participate.
In 2024, the Mississippi Legislature approved a bill that requires all school districts to offer driver’s ed to high school students beginning with next school year.
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Rape suspect fatally shot during U.S. Marshals warrant service

By RUTHIE ROBISON RUTHIE ROBISON - The Enterprise-Tocsin
Mon,03/30/26-1:06PM, 2,481 Reads 55,900 Statewide
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola.
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First Sgt. Jamie Holmes retired following 28 years serving the country.

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Mississippi National Guardsman retires after nearly three decades of service

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Wed,03/25/26-4:00PM, 2,368 Reads
After 28 years of dedicated service to the nation and the state of Mississippi, 1st Sgt. Jamie Holmes has officially retired from the Mississippi National Guard, concluding a military career marked by leadership, sacrifice, and commitment to excellence.
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Lori Street, who was named the Marion County School District Teacher of the Year in January, is among the four finalists for Mississippi Teacher of the Year.

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West Marion's Street named finalist for Mississippi Teacher of the Year

By JOSHUA CAMPBELL JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Thu,03/19/26-4:45PM, 2,354 Reads
West Marion High School Algebra teacher Lori Street has been named one of the four finalists for 2026 Mississippi Teacher of the Year.
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