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Marisa Atkinson
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July 16, 2026
Ole Miss literacy center, School of Education, statewide partners make early reading success the new normal
Ole Miss also houses the Campaign for Grade Level Reading, which helps communities support students and families to build reading skills and improve school readiness, school attendance and summer or out-of-school learning.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 15, 2026
Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council tasked with connecting schools, businesses, state agencies
The new council will pool the data and efforts of colleges, universities, business recruitment organizations and state agencies to fill any gaps in providing the necessary talent to keep Mississippi's economy growing.
Education
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Savannah Peters, Associated Press
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July 13, 2026
Innovation, data fixes fuel Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools
At Choctaw Central High School, a BIE school operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw, administrators said a COVID-era experiment in virtual learning contributed to a surge in graduation rates from roughly 70% to 93%.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 25, 2026
MUW earns second consecutive 100% Praxis pass rate for speech-language pathologists
Dr. Hunter Manasco, Chair of MUW's Department of Speech-Language Pathology, said that faculty working with students to achieve proficiency before taking the test is the reason the institution has achieved the 100% passing rate for two consecutive years.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 22, 2026
Enrollment at Ole Miss breaking records, Chancellor Boyce tells IHL Board
University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce is touting the school's 31% enrollment growth over the last five years. He said applications for the upcoming fall semester have set a new record.
Education
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Frank Corder
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June 22, 2026
New Starkville High School being constructed on Mississippi State campus
The project is the first of its kind in the nation, housing all 9th through 12th grade high school students from a single district on a college campus.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 19, 2026
Miss. Board of Education using grant funding to add early childhood, literacy coaches
The Board of Education also approved grant awards to 63 school districts under a $1.98 million program to help cover the costs of the employment of School Resource Officers.
Education
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Alia Wong, Associated Press
, Collin Binkley, Associated Press
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June 19, 2026
Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest
To qualify for the temporary, 1% reduction, borrowers have to first take a set of actions including signing up for auto pay and, in some cases, consolidating their loans.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 18, 2026
Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion
All of the eight public universities under IHL's umbrella are receiving an increase in funding, with the University of Mississippi seeing the largest increase at 6.9% or $39.8 million.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 9, 2026
Mississippi higher education leaders talk enrollment cliff, consolidation
While Mississippi's community colleges and universities are not currently experiencing the effects of the predicted enrollment cliff, a report from the IHL projects that the Magnolia State will see the second-largest decline in high school graduates from 2023 to 2041.
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Frank Corder
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June 8, 2026
New report shows Mississippi made progress in education but challenges remain in other child well-being metrics
Mississippi now ranks 16th nationally in education, according to the latest KIDS COUNT Data Book. Yet, the Magnolia State ranks 50th overall when factoring in economic well-being, health, and family and community.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 5, 2026
House lawmakers consider Mississippi school consolidation amid enrollment decline, increased funding
Mississippi's public school enrollment is down over 60,000 students in the last decade while the state's education budget has reached record levels. House lawmakers have discussed consolidation in the past but efforts have stalled.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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August 21, 2026
Field set for special elections to fill seats in Mississippi House of Representatives
News
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Frank Corder
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August 21, 2026
Five candidates to vie for Hinds County DA in special election
News
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Frank Corder
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August 21, 2026
Cockrell brings a common man approach to his bid to be Mississippi’s next Agriculture Commissioner
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
Culture
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby is confident in roster upgrades, but the SEC schedule is tough
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 21, 2026
Where 2,000 years of Mississippi history still rises from the ground
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Chambliss, Lacy are back to lead a talented roster for No. 9 Mississippi with high expectations
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
Opinion
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Shaun Yurtkuran
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August 17, 2026
The Mississippi that welcomed my family
Opinion
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Benjamin Weingarten
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August 14, 2026
How Hamas’ attack on Israel is transforming American politics
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