Education

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.

Education | Frank Corder •

September 18, 2024

Mississippi charter schools see achievement gains

Two charter schools that faced failing accountability scores in previous years rose to passing levels of C and higher.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

September 17, 2024

Record number of Mississippi school districts receive grade of C or higher in latest accountability report

Mississippi's graduation rate up and dropout rate down.

News

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 10, 2026

U.S. wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb

News | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2026

C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch

News | Magnolia Tribune •

September 10, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: September 10, 2026

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

September 9, 2026

Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven

Business | Frank Corder •

September 3, 2026

Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index

Business | Frank Corder •

September 2, 2026

Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard

Culture

Culture | Brett Martel, Associated Press •

September 10, 2026

SEC not expected to vote on LSU’s membership this week, AP source says

Culture | Susan Marquez •

September 10, 2026

Pumpkin spice lattes are back

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 10, 2026

Welcome at His table

Opinion

Opinion | Merle Flowers •

September 10, 2026

Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare

Opinion | Grant Callen •

September 10, 2026

What I’m looking for in Mississippi’s next governor

Opinion | Delbert Hosemann •

September 9, 2026

Education

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

Mississippi charter schools see achievement gains

Record number of Mississippi school districts receive grade of C or higher in latest accountability report

News

U.S. wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb

C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch

Magnolia Mornings: September 10, 2026

Business

Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven

Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index

Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard

Culture

SEC not expected to vote on LSU’s membership this week, AP source says

Pumpkin spice lattes are back

Welcome at His table

Opinion

Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare

What I’m looking for in Mississippi’s next governor

Senator Cochran was right on timber

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