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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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Frank Corder
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October 16, 2026
Colom’s campaign says mugshot is “fake.” Law enforcement says otherwise
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 16, 2026
Lawmakers hear concerns, ways to improve health outcomes in Mississippi’s prison system
News
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Frank Corder
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October 16, 2026
Colom says U.S. Senate race with Hyde-Smith is “tied” but polling, history tell another story in Mississippi
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 13, 2026
Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 12, 2026
ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 7, 2026
Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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October 16, 2026
“Dummy Mummy” freed from her tomb once again at Two Mississippi Museums
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 16, 2026
The reality of grief
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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October 15, 2026
No. 9 Mississippi and No. 13 Missouri meet in a high-stakes clash of familiar faces
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 14, 2026
Capital punishment logistical failures a self-fulfilling strategy of death penalty opponents?
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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October 9, 2026
Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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October 8, 2026
Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products
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