Education

Education | Collin Binkley, Associated Press , Zeke Miller, Associated Press •

January 29, 2025

Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programs

The vast majority of school funding comes from state and local sources, and school choice policies are generally the purview of state governments.

Education | Frank Corder •

January 24, 2025

After a decade of trying, “Tim Tebow Act” has its best chance yet of passing in Mississippi

Every neighboring state has changed their public school laws or policies in recent years to allow homeschoolers to participate in extracurricular activities. Mississippi could join them this year.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

January 21, 2025

State Superintendent advocates for hybrid instructional program, other education changes

Workforce development through CTE programs and statewide early learning are among Dr. Lance Evans' top goals.

Education | Frank Corder •

January 21, 2025

Bill of the Day: Prohibiting DEI programs at Mississippi universities

Magnolia Tribune brings you a Bill of the Day for the 2025 Mississippi legislative session that just may pique your interest.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

January 13, 2025

State Superintendent says public education must be “nimble” as Mississippi businesses, industries change

Dr. Lance Evans tells business leaders MDE is working to provide the workforce of tomorrow and invites partnerships to improve student success.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

December 29, 2024

Lawmakers eye easing school transfers, district consolidation during 2025 session

Reducing administrative costs, eliminating the ESA waiting list, and making public school transfers easier are all priorities as lawmakers return to the Capitol.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

December 20, 2024

Mississippi Dept. of Education pushes additional changes to K-12 funding formula

Current law caps property tax rates for local school districts. MDE officials told lawmakers changes to the student funding formula may require lifting the cap to increase rates.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

December 13, 2024

Support for school choice grows nationally. Will Mississippi lawmakers act?

New national polling shows support for open enrollment increased to 75% with K-12 parents.

Education | Adam Sabes •

December 9, 2024

Could Arkansas’ LEARNS Act provide model for Mississippi?

Beginning in 2025, families of all Arkansas students will have access to funding up to approximately $6,660 for education-related expenses.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

December 5, 2024

Teacher turnover on the rise in Mississippi, southern region

The Mississippi Senate Education Committee recently heard from experts on potential ways to attract and retain more educators.

Education | Frank Corder •

November 13, 2024

Shuttering the U.S. Dept. of Education: Can it be done?

Specifics on President-elect Trump’s call to close the federal Cabinet-level department have not been unveiled while answers to how the change would impact funding remain unclear.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

October 17, 2024

Average freshman to sophomore retention for Mississippi universities at 81 percent, IHL Board told

Two new degree programs at the University of Mississippi were also approved by the IHL Board at Thursday's meeting.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

June 1, 2026

Mississippi’s SNAP error rate is said to be down but state still likely on the hook for millions

News | Frank Corder •

June 1, 2026

Application period for next round of Gulf Coast Restoration Fund grants now open

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

June 1, 2026

Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds

Business

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

May 14, 2026

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

Business | Frank Corder •

May 12, 2026

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

Culture | Eric Olson, Associated Press •

June 1, 2026

Offensive mastermind Mike Leach, who died in 2022, heads ballot for College Football Hall of Fame

Culture | Robert St. John •

June 1, 2026

Forty-three

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 1, 2026

Jesus throughout Scripture

Opinion

Opinion | Haley Fisackerly •

June 1, 2026

Two billion reasons why Mississippi and Entergy are proving data centers can provide power customers real savings

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

June 1, 2026

Blissful ignorance vs. mistakes of omission

Opinion | Merle Flowers •

June 1, 2026

Education

Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programs

After a decade of trying, “Tim Tebow Act” has its best chance yet of passing in Mississippi

State Superintendent advocates for hybrid instructional program, other education changes

Bill of the Day: Prohibiting DEI programs at Mississippi universities

State Superintendent says public education must be “nimble” as Mississippi businesses, industries change

Lawmakers eye easing school transfers, district consolidation during 2025 session

Mississippi Dept. of Education pushes additional changes to K-12 funding formula

Support for school choice grows nationally. Will Mississippi lawmakers act?

Could Arkansas’ LEARNS Act provide model for Mississippi?

Teacher turnover on the rise in Mississippi, southern region

Shuttering the U.S. Dept. of Education: Can it be done?

Average freshman to sophomore retention for Mississippi universities at 81 percent, IHL Board told

News

Mississippi’s SNAP error rate is said to be down but state still likely on the hook for millions

Application period for next round of Gulf Coast Restoration Fund grants now open

Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds

Business

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

Offensive mastermind Mike Leach, who died in 2022, heads ballot for College Football Hall of Fame

Forty-three

Jesus throughout Scripture

Opinion

Two billion reasons why Mississippi and Entergy are proving data centers can provide power customers real savings

Blissful ignorance vs. mistakes of omission

Mississippi businesses deserve relief from credit card swipe fees

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