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Jeremy Pittari
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June 19, 2026
Miss. Board of Education using grant funding to add early childhood, literacy coaches
The Board of Education also approved grant awards to 63 school districts under a $1.98 million program to help cover the costs of the employment of School Resource Officers.
Education
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Alia Wong, Associated Press
, Collin Binkley, Associated Press
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June 19, 2026
Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest
To qualify for the temporary, 1% reduction, borrowers have to first take a set of actions including signing up for auto pay and, in some cases, consolidating their loans.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 18, 2026
Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion
All of the eight public universities under IHL's umbrella are receiving an increase in funding, with the University of Mississippi seeing the largest increase at 6.9% or $39.8 million.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 9, 2026
Mississippi higher education leaders talk enrollment cliff, consolidation
While Mississippi's community colleges and universities are not currently experiencing the effects of the predicted enrollment cliff, a report from the IHL projects that the Magnolia State will see the second-largest decline in high school graduates from 2023 to 2041.
Education
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Frank Corder
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June 8, 2026
New report shows Mississippi made progress in education but challenges remain in other child well-being metrics
Mississippi now ranks 16th nationally in education, according to the latest KIDS COUNT Data Book. Yet, the Magnolia State ranks 50th overall when factoring in economic well-being, health, and family and community.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 5, 2026
House lawmakers consider Mississippi school consolidation amid enrollment decline, increased funding
Mississippi's public school enrollment is down over 60,000 students in the last decade while the state's education budget has reached record levels. House lawmakers have discussed consolidation in the past but efforts have stalled.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 22, 2026
Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year
In other business, the State Board of Education was told that the Mississippi Department of Education is working with districts regarding the expiring hold harmless period under the new funding formula. They are also seeking clarification on the additional pay raise for special education teachers.
Education
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Daniel Tyson
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May 21, 2026
Mississippi announces statewide AI educational framework
The state artificial intelligence educational framework will provide a foundation for understanding, teaching, and applying AI in education and workforce development.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 21, 2026
IHL Board of Trustees presented with proposed new university funding model
The IHL Board has the final say on the new funding model. Members are expected to take the matter up for discussion during their next meeting set for June 18.
Education
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Sharon Lurye, Associated Press
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May 18, 2026
Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
, Frank Corder
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May 15, 2026
Effort to make all Mississippi school boards elected failed this session. Another try could come in January
According to the Mississippi School Boards Association, nearly 72% of school board members in the state's 138 school districts are elected. 23 districts have both elected and appointed board members.
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 30, 2026
State Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter
Prior to its approval, concerns were voiced over the revised wording in the current management hierarchy with the State Superintendent and Board of Education.
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News
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 19, 2026
UMMC looks to save Greenwood Leflore Hospital from closure by assuming ownership of facility
News
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Jack Brook, Associated Press
, Dave Collins, Associated Press
, David Fischer, Associated Press
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June 19, 2026
Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the Midwest
News
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 19, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: June 19, 2026
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
Culture
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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June 21, 2026
Remembering Dad this Father’s Day
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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June 19, 2026
Anderson’s Bakery: Pascagoula’s sweetest tradition for 50 Years
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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June 19, 2026
Why the delay?
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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June 19, 2026
Dads Matter
Opinion
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Hunter Estes
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June 19, 2026
Mississippians with Down syndrome are worth defending
Opinion
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Gregory Kiley
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June 18, 2026
How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi
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