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Annie Ma, Associated Press
, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press
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August 8, 2025
Trump orders colleges to prove they don’t consider race in admissions
President Trump signed a memorandum requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in admissions. This follows a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 against affirmative action.
Education
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Collin Binkley, Associated Press
, Annie Ma, Associated Press
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July 25, 2025
Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools
The Education Department said Friday the Office of Management and Budget had completed its review of the programs and will begin sending the money to states next week.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 25, 2025
Ole Miss, MUW invest in early childhood learning
Ole Miss is investing over $30 million in a new Early Learning and Evaluation Center while The W is launching the Wise Early Childhood Project with a $500,000 grant.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 24, 2025
State Board of Education hears update on federal funding, finalizes FY 2027 legislative budget request
The Mississippi Department of Education is monitoring changes in federal funding while looking ahead to next session with a $2.9 billion budget request for lawmakers.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 23, 2025
Auditor notes delay of teacher classroom funds; House chairman says it was expected
"The difference in timing this year was to comply with state law and not get cross with the Auditor's Office," House Education chair says, noting the issuance of new procurement cards.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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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
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Daniel Tyson
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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.
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Magnolia Tribune
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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.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 10, 2026
Legislature makes it clear which educator positions should, should not receive pay increases
News
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Frank Corder
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July 10, 2026
McCullouch appointed Hinds County DA
News
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Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
, Josh Boak, Associated Press
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July 10, 2026
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 8, 2026
Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Jabil bringing nearly 2,200 jobs to Mississippi
Culture
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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July 10, 2026
God’s rule and blessing
Culture
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Marisa Atkinson
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July 9, 2026
Ole Miss club helps Mississippi bring home gold at USA Games
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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July 9, 2026
Mississippi restaurants win Wine Spectator awards
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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July 10, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court protects gun owners, women’s sports
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 8, 2026
As fireworks fizzle from America’s 250th celebrations, unity as a nation remains elusive
Opinion
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Grant Callen
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July 2, 2026
America and Mississippi at 250
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