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Joseph S. Paul reacts to applause from the audience during his formal announcement ceremony as he is named the 11th President of The University of Southern Mississippi at the university's Thad Cochran Center in Hattiesburg, Miss., Thursday, October 27, 2022. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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USM’s new president making $650,000; all public college presidents saw raises this year
By MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,12/02/22-12:38PM , 601 Reads 31,826 Statewide
Joe Paul is being paid an annual salary of $650,000 as the 11th president of University of Southern Mississippi, according to a copy of his contract the Institutions of Higher Learning provided to Mississippi Today.
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The Kirk junior class welcomed veterans at the start of it’s Veterans Day event held Nov. 11. | Photos by Mandy Ayers

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Kirk Academy honors veterans with program
By MANDY AYERS - Staff Reporter
Fri,12/02/22-10:49AM , 714 Reads
Kirk Academy held its annual Veterans Day program on Nov. 11, in the school's gymnasium. Numerous veterans were on hand as the students paid tribute and thanks all veterans for their service and sacrifices.

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MDE: New, returning sponsors sought for 2023 Summer Food Service Program
By PRESS RELEASE - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Thu,12/01/22-4:06PM , 612 Reads 14,004 Statewide
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Child Nutrition is seeking sponsors to operate the 2023 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in counties throughout the state.
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Pictured with one third of the books collected include, Haley Denoon, student activities coordinator; Amy Land, instructor, and students, Angel Avent, Olivia Pharr, Kristen Keith, Hope McKellar and Hannah Mitchell. These education students were so excited to give the gift of literacy to this class. | Submitted Photo

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Holmes CC Grenada Campus donates books to local Winona classroom
By STAFF REPORT
Wed,11/30/22-5:00PM , 746 Reads
The Holmes Community College Grenada Campus’ Foundations of Education class, alongside Student Activities, recently responded to a need of a local classroom in Winona by donating books for its students.

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