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CA Tillie Oglesbee reaches 1,000 career points

Special to The Canton News Tillie Oglesbee recently scored her 1,000th career point during the Lady Panthers’ comeback win over Newton County Academy.She reached the milestone with a corner 3-pointer to surpass the 1,000-point mark.Canton, Mississippi · Canton Read Article

A historic opportunity for Mississippi families

By: Barrett Donahoe, Executive Director of the Mid-South Association of Independent Schools (MAIS)Much has been said in recent months about education policy in Mississippi—particularly during the debate surrounding school choice and House Bill 2. As those discussions continue, our association, which represents roughly 35,000 students in Mississippi, quietly listens to much rhetoric and assumptions regarding the performance of our member schools.…Canton, Mississippi · Canton Read Article

Cold weather shelter opens in Madison County

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CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - With dangerously cold temperatures returning to Mississippi this weekend, Madison County EMA Director Albert Jones III announced that a shelter will be open in the county for those in need. The shelter will be at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Recreational Center, located at 514 West North Street in Canton. [...]Canton, Mississippi · Canton Read Article

MCEDA Visionary Leadership Award given to Prado

Special to The Canton News Superintendent Dwight Luckett Sr. and the Canton Public School District Board of Trustees recognized the district’s security department during the December board meeting for its commitment to student and staff safety.The board and superintendent expressed gratitude for the department’s diligence and efforts to maintain a secure environment across the district.The following members of the security department were honore…Canton, Mississippi · Canton Read Article

Board of Education seeks high school sophomores as representatives

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On The Table: The Warren Family’s “Sunset Cocoa”

By Courtney WarrenAs the frost begins to settle on the windowpanes and the evening sun dips earlier behind the horizon, the kitchen at the Warren household undergoes a seasonal transformation. The teakettle is sidelined, and the heavy-bottomed saucepan takes center stage.For this family of three, the true herald of the cold season isn’t the first snowfall or the arrival of heavy coats—it is the smell of simmering cocoa and the distinct red-and-w…Canton, Mississippi · Canton Read Article

MCBL hosts Annual Legislative Breakfast, outlines 2026 priorities

Special to The Canton News The Madison County Business League & Foundation (MCBL&F) Government Affairs Committee hosted its annual Legislative Breakfast on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Ridgeland.The event served as a formal forum to honor the Madison County Legislative delegation and to facilitate dialogue between the business community and state lawmakers ahead of the upcoming session.During the program, Government Affairs C…Canton, Mississippi · Canton Read Article

Canton mayor narrowly escapes falling tree limb amid storm

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Canton has opened an emergency shelter to protect residents as a severe winter storm impacts Mississippi.Winter Storm · Canton Read Article

On the Shelf: The best books of 2025

By Courtney WarrenI absolutely love December! Not only is it Christmas season, but it’s book awards! All over we get to see the best books of 2025. I tracked my own books this year, and my absolute favorite (yes I made a bracket and everything) was Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Here is a breakdown of the big winners of 2025. Add a few to your list! Starting with adult fiction, The Booker Prize was awarded to David Szalay’s novel, Flesh, a h…Canton, Mississippi · Canton Read Article

CoffeeTime: “MIRRORS AND EYES TELL THE TRUTH”

A mirror has a tough job. To show you how fit, skinny or fat your body is. Your clothes have a tougher job, to make your body look good. Your body that is fit, ski…well, no need, you already have yourself categorized. A washing machine’s job is to clean those dirty clothes you’ve had on your fit, skinny or fat body. The water in your shower or bath is to remove the dirt from your fat, skinny or fit body. A mirror reflects the truth of our …Canton, Mississippi · Canton See the Story