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Former ‘Teacher of the Year,’ assistant principal arrested on child sex charges
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The case began when school officials reported concerns to the police.
A former educator in Mississippi is facing charges. The individual was previously recognized for their teaching skills and held a leadership position at a school. They are now accused of serious wrongdoing involving a student.
The school district where the person worked has expressed sadness about the situation. Officials there are cooperating with investigators. The case began when school officials reported concerns to the police.
Further information about the charges and investigation can be found through local news sources in Mississippi, such as WLOX or Gray News.
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Category: safety Published: July 16, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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