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Sharon Lurye, Associated Press
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May 18, 2026
Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
, Frank Corder
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May 15, 2026
Effort to make all Mississippi school boards elected failed this session. Another try could come in January
According to the Mississippi School Boards Association, nearly 72% of school board members in the state's 138 school districts are elected. 23 districts have both elected and appointed board members.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 30, 2026
State Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter
Prior to its approval, concerns were voiced over the revised wording in the current management hierarchy with the State Superintendent and Board of Education.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi moves up in national rankings for state-funded Pre-K enrollment
An additional 931 children were enrolled in Pre-K programs across Mississippi during the 2024-25 school year, bringing the total to 8,076. The Magnolia State now ranks 29th in the nation.
Education
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Daniel Tyson
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi students test their financial literacy
State Treasurer David McRae said his office sponsors the competition because studies consistently show that financial habits are formed at a young age.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 21, 2026
IHL contractor continues work to develop new university funding model
The updated funding model aims to ensure that base level funding is sufficient while implementing performance metrics at Mississippi's eight public universities.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 17, 2026
Denise Jones Gregory named Jackson State’s 14th president
Gregory, a JSU alumni, has been serving as the interim president since May 2025 and has extensive leadership training.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 16, 2026
IHL Board approves tuition, fee, room rate increases at Mississippi universities
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning saw a $70 million increase in state funding for 2027 Fiscal Year compared to the previous fiscal year.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 6, 2026
Legislature revises full-day school attendance language, provides for excused absences for school activities
Lawmakers also took steps to address chronic absenteeism, requiring school districts to adopt locally developed student attendance policies and increasing school attendance officer pay, among other provisions.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 2, 2026
Civics, financial literacy, Math Act included in omnibus Mississippi education bill as session winds down
Several education-related bills that did not previously make it through the legislative process were included in a last-minute agreement between the House and Senate. See what's included.
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Frank Corder
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April 1, 2026
Higher accountability standards coming to Mississippi public schools
State law requires that accountability standards be revised when 75% of students are proficient or when 65% of schools or districts earn a grade of “B” or higher. That milestone was met in 2023.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 30, 2026
Mississippi lawmakers adopt increased K-12 public education budget even as student totals decline
Teachers and teacher assistants to see a $2,000 pay raise, while school attendance officers will get $5,000. Special education teachers will receive an additional $2,000 as well.
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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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