Dropout program faces challenges at start-up
The Columbus Municipal School District continues to move forward with its dropout prevention plan, dubbed “Project 2020,” but the challenges have just begun.
Controversy surrounds rejected grant
The city school board recently rejected a $75,000 grant intended to fund a dropout prevention program, but the project is still underway, despite concerns some board members have raised about the circumstances surrounding the grant and the feasibility of maintaining the program in future years if the district is required to foot the bill.
Columbus School District turns down $75,000 grant
Uncertainty about donation from ministry may have influenced board members to reject money.
Mississippi State gets plantation in alumnus’ will
Roughly 72 years after receiving his degree from then Mississippi State College, Willis Durden “Dan” McGeary exemplified his devotion by leaving a little something for his alma mater in his will.