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Mississippi Department of Public Safety and Alcorn School District win education partnership award

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced that it has partnered with the Alcorn School District to receive the 2026 Governor’s Award from the Mississippi Association of Partners in Education (MAPE).

MDPS officials said they believe strong collaborations with schools and communities help create opportunities for students to learn, grow, and succeed. The department expressed gratitude to the Alcorn School District for the recognition and emphasized their commitment to continuing their partnership.

Details about the award or the specific initiatives leading to the recognition were not provided. The announcement highlights ongoing efforts to foster community and educational programs in Mississippi.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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