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This article was first published on July 1, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.

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This story was reported by Raven Little, Akim Powell at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS).

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Family seeks answers after witnesses say high school student died from ‘drinking too much’ on graduation trip

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Raven Little, Akim Powell, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · July 1, 2026 · 1 min read

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A Mississippi family is looking for information after a recent high school graduate died. The 19-year-old had just finished school at Columbia Academy. His family describes him as someone who could easily connect with others.

Details about the incident are sparse, but it occurred during a trip to Florida. The family is seeking answers about what happened.

Further information about the incident can be found through news sources, including KOSA CBS7 and WDAM, which have reported on the story.

Why this matters

Education coverage influences how families evaluate their districts, how voters approach bond elections, and how teachers and administrators set priorities. The Midland follows local school news because it affects every household with children — and the broader workforce pipeline.

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Category: schools · Published: July 1, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Raven Little, Akim Powell, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
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Source published	Jul 1, 2026
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Family seeks answers after witnesses say high school student died from ‘drinking too much’ on graduation trip

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