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Frank Corder
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November 17, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Education appoints former Governor Bryant to National Assessment Governing Board
Bryant, who fills one of two seats designated for state governors from different political parties, is the second Mississippian appointed by McMahon to the NAGB.
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Frank Corder
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November 14, 2025
Okolona school district placed into District of Transformation over fiscal mismanagement
MDE said the move comes as a result of serious financial impairments that threaten the district’s ability to provide students with an adequate and stable educational environment.
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 14, 2025
Third grade reading assessment pass rate climbs in Mississippi
After all retests were administered, the Mississippi Dept. of Education reported that 85 percent of all third graders passed the assessment during the 2024-2025 school year, an increase of a full percentage point.
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Frank Corder
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November 13, 2025
85% say Mississippi parents, not government, should choose their child’s school
A new statewide poll shows Mississippians, by and large, want the freedom to choose the best school for their child and they want lawmakers who will get on board.
Education
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Richelle Putnam
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November 6, 2025
Turning passion into food careers at Mississippi’s community colleges
With hospitality industry booming, demand for food service programs at community colleges growing.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 4, 2025
Seven of eight public universities in Mississippi see enrollment growth
Alcorn State University was the only institution to show a decrease in enrollment, down 3.2 percent over the year.
Education
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Frank Corder
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October 30, 2025
Governor Reeves orders reestablishment of Presidential Fitness Test in Mississippi schools
The governor's order follows a July executive order from President Donald Trump reinstituting the fitness test.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 29, 2025
Senate Education Committee urged to raise teacher pay instead of expanding education freedom
The State Superintendent encouraged Senators Tuesday not to tie teacher pay raise legislation to the House's push to expand school choice.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 28, 2025
JSU president search committee hears concerns from staff, students
Monday's listening session gathered information that will be used to find the institution's next president.
Education
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Frank Corder
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October 27, 2025
Hosemann says Senate will support public-to-public school transfers, signals opposition to broader proposals supported by President Trump
The Mississippi Lt. Governor also says the Senate looks to adopt the tax credit program contained in the "One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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Daniel Tyson
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October 24, 2025
MAIS, MHSAA leaders share perspectives with House Education Freedom Committee
As lawmakers continue discussions on expanding school choice, MAIS warns not to "destroy the agility" of independent schools while MHSAA expresses concern unethical athletic recruiting.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 22, 2025
House Education Freedom committee set to hear from MAIS, MHSAA
Speaker Jason White said earlier this week that "momentum is building for Education Freedom in our state."
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 21, 2026
State Board of Education hears update on Okolona School District’s financial woes, latest statewide MAAP scores
News
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Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
, Jesse Bedayne, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
President Donald Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but some Republicans are already balking
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 21, 2026
JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
Culture
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby is confident in roster upgrades, but the SEC schedule is tough
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 21, 2026
Where 2,000 years of Mississippi history still rises from the ground
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Chambliss, Lacy are back to lead a talented roster for No. 9 Mississippi with high expectations
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
Opinion
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Shaun Yurtkuran
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August 17, 2026
The Mississippi that welcomed my family
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