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Leflore Christian School held its graduation ceremony Thursday. From left are Susie Johnson, Kentavious Morrow, Calvin Hunt, Kennedi Leson, Emilee Myers, Zuri Esparza Medellin and Rahagi Summers. (By Andy Lo, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Leflore Christian holds graduation ceremony
Sat,05/17/25-2:00AM , 2320 Reads
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52 to graduate from George Friday night
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Fri,05/16/25-2:00AM , 3045 Reads
J.Z. George High School will send off 52 seniors at its graduation ceremony, scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at the school gymnasium.
The valedictorian is Jasmin Baskin, and the salutatorian is Bryan Galvan.
Baskin, 17, of North Carrollton, said she loved her school’s environment and felt like it allowed her to fit in.
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10 to graduate from Leflore Christian
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Thu,05/15/25-2:00AM , 1554 Reads
Leflore Christian School will have graduation ceremonies for 10 seniors at 7 p.m. Thursday at the school.
The school does not recognize a valedictorian or salutatorian.
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Ballard: Researcher - Mississippi may lose its education gains unless Legislature takes additional action
By TOREN BALLARD - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Wed,05/14/25-12:30PM , 1029 Reads 10,561 Statewide
Below is a political opinion column by Toren Ballard:

For the past six years, I’ve had a front row seat to some stunning achievements in Mississippi public education.
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