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Glass recognizes swim coach for longstanding support

Glass recognizes swim coach for longstanding support

Cameron Glass, NCAA decorated swimmer, stood before the Canton Board of Alderman with trophies and pride but took none of the glory. He wanted to make sure his coach, Coach James Wash, was recognized for the influence on his life. 06/22/2021 08:00 AM

A Word of Prayer: Swinging for the Fence

A Word of Prayer: Swinging for the Fence

It's the bottom of the ninth, there are two outs, the bases are loaded, the game is all tied up, and you're up to bat. All eyes are on you. This is where it counts. 06/20/2021 08:15 AM

Nowell Morgan knows adventure is out there

Nowell Morgan knows adventure is out there

Nowell loves to bike ride with his parents. David Morgan was born and raised in Canton and now rides with his sons. 06/19/2021 09:26 AM

State Board of Education Seeks Public Input on Policies to Resume In-Person Schooling as Primary Teaching Mode

State Board of Education Seeks Public Input on Policies to Resume In-Person Schooling as Primary Teaching Mode

The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) is seeking public comment on two policies that call for all school districts to resume in-person instruction as the primary mode of teaching starting in the 2021-22 school year. The policies set requirements for districts that choose to offer a virtual learning option to individual students and establish standards for virtual learning days. 06/18/2021 11:43 AM

Letter from the editor: Sweet, sweet summer

Letter from the editor: Sweet, sweet summer

I’m always looking for new and fun activities to do with my students to get them more engaged in what we’re reading. This year, I discovered a fellow teacher on TikTok who used decorated rubber ducks in his classroom for various activities. 06/17/2021 09:52 AM

Flea market brings new creations and old traditions

Flea market brings new creations and old traditions

It was a perfect day for the Canton Flea Market, with the sun shining and warm weather for all in attendance. The Cajun pistols were steaming, and the vendor booths were filled to the brim with treasures, trinkets, and art. 06/17/2021 09:31 AM

Jones becomes sneaker head entrepreneur

Jones becomes sneaker head entrepreneur

Sometimes shoes are made for walking; other times they are made for collecting and showing off your style. For ninth-grader L.J. Jones, it’s all business. 06/11/2021 01:16 AM

CPSD employees receive COVID vaccine

CPSD employees receive COVID vaccine

Some Canton Public School District (CPSD) employees and their families recently took the opportunity to get vaccinated. 06/11/2021 01:15 AM

Canton Chamber of Commerce revamped

Canton Chamber of Commerce revamped

The Canton Chamber of Commerce is emerging once again in the community, and the members have big plans for the organization. 06/11/2021 01:11 AM

Canton baseball teams primed for playoff success

Canton baseball teams primed for playoff success

Both Canton High School (CHS) and Canton Academy (CA) have seen major success and growth this baseball season. 06/11/2021 01:08 AM