By Jimmie Covington Early figures show DeSoto County Schools moving ahead of Jackson Public Schools by seven students to become Mississippi's largest public school district. However, DeSoto Supt.

By Jimmie Covington DeSoto County Supt. Milton Kuykendall has been chosen president- elect of Mississippi's school superintendents' association.

By Jimmie Covington DeSoto County Schools Supt. Milton Kuykendall said Monday the district has received a required clearance letter from the Justice Department for today's referendum on a $60 million bond issue.

By Jimmie Covington Two of the three officials appointed to key posts in a revamping of the DeSoto County School District's top staff bring with them long years of experience and highly praised skills.

JACKSON - The leader of Mississippi's public school system made his budget pitch for the coming fiscal year to legislators Wednesday, touting a two-pronged pay package designed to attract and retain teachers and full funding for the Mississippi Adequate Education Program.