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Jeremy Pittari
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October 2, 2025
Rankin County seeks removal from 1967 desegregation order. NAACP says more work is needed
Rankin County Schools says it has sought to comply with the court order, even lowering gifted standards. The NAACP is pressing the district to do more, including hiring more black teachers.
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Frank Corder
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September 30, 2025
Mississippi’s Burk named to National Assessment Governing Board
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon made the announcement on Tuesday.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 30, 2025
State Board of Education learns of latest teacher recruitment tool, new school accountability model
The Mississippi Department of Education is also implementing a new evaluation method for superintendents assigned to lead Districts of Transformation.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 26, 2025
House committee hears arguments for, against more school choice in Mississippi
Proponents believe more access to better education options has positive effects for all, while opponents fear school closures and loss of state funding.
Education
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Frank Corder
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September 25, 2025
Accountability grades for Mississippi schools dropping
The Mississippi Department of Education released its latest grading on Thursday.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 22, 2025
Lawmakers to consider school choice viewpoints in House Education Freedom hearing
"Some are pro-school choice for parents, and some aren’t," State Rep. Roberson said. See who will be presenting.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2025
Change in U.S. Department of Education funding will mean more one-time funds for HBCUs
Additional federal education funding will also be provided for charter schools and American history and civics programs.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 17, 2025
Mississippi appeals injunction over enforcement of anti-DEI law to Fifth Circuit
The new law was aimed at preventing public K-12 and higher learning institutions from using DEI practices in their employment and academic decision-making.
Education
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2025
Mississippi ranks high in teacher freedom in latest national report but lags in education choice
The Heritage Foundation's "Education Freedom Report Card" said the state dropped five spots in its education choice rankings and six spots overall.
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 9, 2025
Legislators to consider another round of teacher, assistant teacher pay raises
A report from the State Auditor noted the need to raise assistant teacher pay and cut administrative costs.
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 4, 2025
PEER reviews transportation costs for Mississippi school districts
Pontotoc County reported the lowest cost per rider at $436 and the lowest cost per mile at $2.13. Tunica County had the highest cost per rider at $3,462 and Greenwood-Leflore had the highest cost per mile at $22.51.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 3, 2025
Breakfast, lunch participation rates vary across Mississippi schools
A recent PEER report shows the overall cost of food in Mississippi schools ranges from $1.35 per meal to $8.16.
News
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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Jeremy Pittari
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June 19, 2026
Miss. Board of Education using grant funding to add early childhood, literacy coaches
News
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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
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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