Education

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

July 22, 2025

Jackson-based charter school receives approval to expand into high school

Ambition Preparatory Charter School plans to offer ninth grade starting in 2027 and add one grade level each year thereafter.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

July 21, 2025

Judge Wingate temporarily blocks anti-DEI law in Mississippi

Supporters of the law say decisions at public schools and universities should be based on merit, not race or sexual orientation. The ACLU and the Mississippi Center for Justice claim the new law violates the Constitution.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

July 15, 2025

Five of Mississippi’s public universities named to 2025 Best Colleges list

University selections were based on education quality, affordability and alumni outcomes.

Education | Mark Sherman, Associated Press •

July 14, 2025

Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees

The high court action enables the administration to resume work on winding down the department, one of Trump's biggest campaign promises.

Education | Daniel Tyson •

June 30, 2025

Speaker White expects a Mississippi education reform package next session

White said Monday that switching from focusing on failing institutions and districts to students and parents is key.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

June 24, 2025

IHL approves Mississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center, new degree paths

New degree paths were added at Southern Miss, Mississippi State and Delta State.

Education | Magnolia Tribune •

June 23, 2025

Mississippi Governor elected chair of the Southern Regional Education Board

SREB is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization created in 1948 by Southern governors and legislatures to advance education and improve the social and economic life of the region.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

May 23, 2025

Tuition, other college fee increases approved at most Mississippi institutions of higher learning

Salaries, inflation, new technology, and campus safety were among the reasons given for the requested increases.

Education | Frank Corder •

May 21, 2025

Labor union reports teacher pay lags in Mississippi as lawmakers weigh obligations

House Education Chairman says while teachers and their pay are always a concern, keeping all state employee pay at fair and reasonable levels must be considered.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

May 7, 2025

Jackson State University President submits resignation to IHL Board

Marcus Thompson had served as the JSU President since November 2023.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

May 6, 2025

MDE to present policy to State Board of Education to ensure compliance with new anti-DEI law

The Mississippi Department of Education plans to propose the new policy to the Board and then allow for public comment.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

April 29, 2025

Mississippi recognized as one of five states to reach all pre-K benchmarks, according to NIEER

A few of those benchmarks include early learning standards, educator qualifications, the size of classrooms, and program assessments.

News

News | Frank Corder •

April 22, 2026

Senator Wicker rebukes Administration over NATO, European allies comments

News | Magnolia Tribune •

April 22, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: April 22, 2026

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 21, 2026

State leaders cut ribbon on new Public Safety headquarters

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

April 17, 2026

Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores

Business | Susan Marquez •

April 10, 2026

C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure

Business | Daniel Tyson •

April 9, 2026

Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi

Culture

Culture | Marilyn Tinnin •

April 22, 2026

Marie Hull: Prolific and colorful in life and art

Culture | Alistair Begg •

April 22, 2026

Victory over temptation

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

April 21, 2026

Natchez Festival of Music: Where the Mississippi River sings

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

April 22, 2026

Federal indictment against The Southern Poverty Law Center hits close to home

Opinion | Sid Salter •

April 22, 2026

Local sports: Glory and honor from the days before NIL, the portals, and social media

Opinion | Mike Chaney •

April 21, 2026

Education

Jackson-based charter school receives approval to expand into high school

Judge Wingate temporarily blocks anti-DEI law in Mississippi

Five of Mississippi’s public universities named to 2025 Best Colleges list

Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees

Speaker White expects a Mississippi education reform package next session

IHL approves Mississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center, new degree paths

Mississippi Governor elected chair of the Southern Regional Education Board

Tuition, other college fee increases approved at most Mississippi institutions of higher learning

Labor union reports teacher pay lags in Mississippi as lawmakers weigh obligations

Jackson State University President submits resignation to IHL Board

MDE to present policy to State Board of Education to ensure compliance with new anti-DEI law

Mississippi recognized as one of five states to reach all pre-K benchmarks, according to NIEER

News

Senator Wicker rebukes Administration over NATO, European allies comments

Magnolia Mornings: April 22, 2026

State leaders cut ribbon on new Public Safety headquarters

Business

Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores

C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure

Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi

Culture

Marie Hull: Prolific and colorful in life and art

Victory over temptation

Natchez Festival of Music: Where the Mississippi River sings

Opinion

Federal indictment against The Southern Poverty Law Center hits close to home

Local sports: Glory and honor from the days before NIL, the portals, and social media

Mississippi is leading the way in pipeline emergency preparedness

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