Mississippi substitute teacher Miata Borders dismissed for referring to a high school student as ‘shorty’ in viral TikTok
A substitute teacher in Mississippi found herself out of a job on her very first day after making a comment about a female student during a viral TikTok video. Miata Borders, 24, was let go by DeSoto County Schools shortly after she expressed her excitement about starting a new role at Lake Cormorant High School, […]
Mississippi man put to death after 30 years on death row for murder of college student
Mississippi Man Executed After Decades on Death Row A Mississippi man, convicted of kidnapping, raping, and murdering a college student in the 1990s, was executed on Wednesday after spending over 30 years on death row. Charles Ray Crawford, aged 59, was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m. local time, as reported by the Mississippi Department of […]
How Mississippi transformed its schools and became a remarkable success in education
Mississippi’s Education Transformation Once, Mississippi stood at the bottom of educational rankings, with more than half of third graders struggling to read proficiently. High school graduates often entered college unprepared, prompting universities to spend millions on remedial education. A cycle of poverty and historical inequality left many classrooms in disarray, making illiteracy seem almost normal. […]
Four men taken into custody following mass shooting in Mississippi that resulted in four deaths and twenty injuries
Four Arrested in Mississippi Mass Shooting Four men have been arrested following a mass shooting that tragically resulted in six deaths and injured at least 20 others during a high school homecoming event in Mississippi, officials reported. The suspects—Tevyon Powell, 29, William Bryant, 29, and Morgan Lattimore, 25—are facing charges of murder, while LaToya Powell, […]
Four suspects taken into custody following mass shooting at Mississippi homecoming football game that left 6 dead and 20 injured
Four Arrested Following Fatal Shooting at Mississippi Homecoming Game Authorities have arrested four individuals linked to the shooting at a homecoming football game in Mississippi, which resulted in six fatalities and numerous injuries. Tevyon L. Powell, 29, William Bryant, 29, and Morgan Lattimore, 25, face charges of secret murder. LaToya A. Powell, 44, has been […]
Mississippi isn’t extraordinary — it’s the next step for education.
Mississippi’s Education Transformation Miracles often defy the laws of nature, which is why what’s happening in Mississippi feels extraordinary. This so-called “Mississippi Miracle” reflects significant educational improvements championed by students in recent years. However, the state’s adoption of phonics in reading instruction isn’t miraculous at all. It’s a method that has been shown to set […]
Man in Mississippi arrives intoxicated to help friend arrested for DUI, receives his own DUI a month later and passes away in jail cell.
Authorities reported that a Mississippi man, who faced two arrests within a month, was initially detained while trying to rescue a friend driving under the influence, and then was arrested again for his own DUI offenses. Felix Marquez Bartolo was discovered deceased in his prison cell at 5:30 PM on Saturday, as confirmed by Police […]
Colin Kaepernick Supports Independent Autopsy for Black Student Discovered Hanging from Tree in Mississippi
Colin Kaepernick Supports Investigation into Death of Mississippi Student Colin Kaepernick has announced his commitment to fund an independent autopsy for a black student who was found hanging from a tree at the University of Mississippi. Demartravion “Trey” Reed, 21, was discovered dead on Monday from a tree at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. […]
Freshman football player Emanuell Cooks from the Mississippi Delta has passed away.
Tragic Death of Community College Football Player Emmanuel Cook, a freshman football player at Mississippi Delta Community College, sadly passed away due to medical complications following a game in Mississippi this week. The announcement was made on Friday through a statement from the college. According to details from the MDCC website, Cook hailed from Elba, […]
Mississippi State achieves surprising victory
Mississippi Bulldogs Upset Arizona Sun Devils In a surprising turn of events, the Mississippi Bulldogs triumphed over the 12th-ranked Arizona Sun Devils in a thrilling game on Saturday night. With roughly 40 seconds remaining, Bulldogs quarterback Blake Shapen made a pivotal play. He noticed Brenn Thompson breaking free, got the ball to him, and Thompson […]