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Frank Corder
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February 21, 2025
Mississippi graduation rate continues to exceed national average
Over the last decade, Mississippi's graduation and dropout rates have made tremendous improvements.
Education
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Frank Corder
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February 19, 2025
U.S. Dept. of Education warns schools, universities to end racial preferences or risk losing federal funds
"Students should be assessed according to merit, accomplishment, and character—not prejudged by the color of their skin," said Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 14, 2025
“Last dollar program” passed in Mississippi Senate to provide tuition-free community college
The Senate legislation has less restrictions than a similar bill that passed in the House earlier this week.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 13, 2025
School choice dies in Mississippi House despite push from Republican leaders to provide options for struggling students
HB 1433 would have allowed children in low-income, low performing districts the option to transfer and attend a higher performing school. Consolidation is now on the table.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 12, 2025
C-rated districts could qualify for a charter school under House bill
Currently, charter schools can only be established in Mississippi within districts that are rated D or F.
Education
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Frank Corder
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February 11, 2025
Mississippi House bucks lobbyists, passes “Tim Tebow” Act
The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration where the Education Committee chairman failed to bring a similar bill forward in the chamber last week.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 11, 2025
Mississippi House aims to address workforce needs with tuition-free community college
A similar bill has been authored in the Senate but would not specifically target high demand jobs.
Education
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Frank Corder
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February 7, 2025
Will “Tim Tebow” Act survive, or will lobbyists win in Mississippi?
The Senate bill allowing homeschoolers participate in public school extracurricular activities died this week, but the House version remains alive even as lobbyist try to kill it yet again.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 7, 2025
School district consolidation in Mississippi? House wants task force to consider the possibility
House Education chairman Roberson has publicly expressed the desire to consolidate school districts, in large part due to the perceived cost savings.
Education
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Daniel Tyson
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February 6, 2025
Senate votes to outlaw DEI in Mississippi universities, community colleges
The House passed a similar measure that also included K-12 schools on Wednesday. The two chambers will now swap bills.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 6, 2025
House passes public to public school transfer bill, easing the process for students
The legislation removes the ability of school districts to veto the transfer of a student to another district.
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 29, 2025
Mississippi’s 4th graders making huge gains in the classroom
Results from 2024 put Mississippi in first place nationwide in terms of gains since 2013.
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News
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Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
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February 21, 2025
Federal judge allows Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward
News
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Daniel Tyson
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February 21, 2025
Lawmakers look to ban certain online gaming platforms
News
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Daniel Tyson
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February 21, 2025
Senate’s tax cut proposal clears hurdle, heads to floor
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 19, 2025
ROCKWOOL investing over $100 million into new production line at its Marshall County facility
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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February 16, 2025
Destination by Hyatt picks Okhissa Lake as site of striking new development
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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February 9, 2025
Become a Certified Hospitality Expert in 30 minutes
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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February 21, 2025
Ballet Magnificat presents Prodigal’s Journey
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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February 21, 2025
Have you sinned today?
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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February 20, 2025
On whose side are you?
Opinion
Opinion
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Daniel Sparks
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February 21, 2025
Methamphetamine and the life of a lie
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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February 21, 2025
Washington’s example endures
Opinion
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Angela Turner-Ford
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February 19, 2025
Advancing Mississippi Families: A call for paid leave legislation
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