Education

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

December 1, 2025

Ole Miss centers look to lead in national security, navigating the digital world

The administration believes these defenses are needed now more than ever since technology is so tightly integrated into much of the world

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

November 24, 2025

IHL exploring updated funding formula for Mississippi’s public universities

National Center for Higher Education Management Systems will collect data from all of the state universities to draft potential funding models for IHL's consideration.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

November 20, 2025

MDE approves new school accountability rating system, releases ACT results

The new accountability system will be used to assess schools and districts starting this school year.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

November 20, 2025

IHL appoints five members to Jackson State president search advisory constituency

The members will help the IHL Board Search Committee vet applicants to fill the currently vacant position of president at JSU.

Education | Collin Binkley, Associated Press •

November 18, 2025

Education Department offloads some work to other agencies as Trump presses for its closure

Six agreements will effectively move billions of dollars in grant programs to other agencies. Most notable is one that would put the Department of Labor over some of the largest federal funding streams for K-12 schools.

Education | Frank Corder •

November 17, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Education appoints former Governor Bryant to National Assessment Governing Board

Bryant, who fills one of two seats designated for state governors from different political parties, is the second Mississippian appointed by McMahon to the NAGB.

Education | Frank Corder •

November 14, 2025

Okolona school district placed into District of Transformation over fiscal mismanagement

MDE said the move comes as a result of serious financial impairments that threaten the district’s ability to provide students with an adequate and stable educational environment.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

November 14, 2025

Third grade reading assessment pass rate climbs in Mississippi

After all retests were administered, the Mississippi Dept. of Education reported that 85 percent of all third graders passed the assessment during the 2024-2025 school year, an increase of a full percentage point.

Education | Frank Corder •

November 13, 2025

85% say Mississippi parents, not government, should choose their child’s school

A new statewide poll shows Mississippians, by and large, want the freedom to choose the best school for their child and they want lawmakers who will get on board.

Education | Richelle Putnam •

November 6, 2025

Turning passion into food careers at Mississippi’s community colleges

With hospitality industry booming, demand for food service programs at community colleges growing.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

November 4, 2025

Seven of eight public universities in Mississippi see enrollment growth

Alcorn State University was the only institution to show a decrease in enrollment, down 3.2 percent over the year.

Education | Frank Corder •

October 30, 2025

Governor Reeves orders reestablishment of Presidential Fitness Test in Mississippi schools

The governor's order follows a July executive order from President Donald Trump reinstituting the fitness test.

News

News | Frank Corder •

January 19, 2026

Governor opts Mississippi into Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program

News | Magnolia Tribune •

January 19, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: January 19, 2026

News | Jeremy Pittari •

January 16, 2026

MDES, AccelerateMS, Community College Board make budget requests to Senate

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

January 13, 2026

Higgins contracted to lead Tate County economic development

Business | Frank Corder , Daniel Tyson •

January 8, 2026

xAI investing more than $20 billion in Southaven data center

Business | Frank Corder •

December 19, 2025

Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility

Culture

Culture | Mark Pratt, Associated Press •

January 19, 2026

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss sues NCAA for extra year of eligibility

Culture | Robert St. John •

January 19, 2026

Tea, over time

Culture | Alistair Begg •

January 19, 2026

A song of faith

Opinion

Opinion | Patricia Levesque •

January 16, 2026

Mississippi continues to raise educational standards, with opportunities ahead

Opinion | Russ Latino •

January 16, 2026

The House passed school choice, but what is it and why do conservatives want it?

Opinion | Chris Brown •

January 14, 2026

Education

Ole Miss centers look to lead in national security, navigating the digital world

IHL exploring updated funding formula for Mississippi’s public universities

MDE approves new school accountability rating system, releases ACT results

IHL appoints five members to Jackson State president search advisory constituency

Education Department offloads some work to other agencies as Trump presses for its closure

U.S. Secretary of Education appoints former Governor Bryant to National Assessment Governing Board

Okolona school district placed into District of Transformation over fiscal mismanagement

Third grade reading assessment pass rate climbs in Mississippi

85% say Mississippi parents, not government, should choose their child’s school

Turning passion into food careers at Mississippi’s community colleges

Seven of eight public universities in Mississippi see enrollment growth

Governor Reeves orders reestablishment of Presidential Fitness Test in Mississippi schools

News

Governor opts Mississippi into Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program

Magnolia Mornings: January 19, 2026

MDES, AccelerateMS, Community College Board make budget requests to Senate

Business

Higgins contracted to lead Tate County economic development

xAI investing more than $20 billion in Southaven data center

Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility

Culture

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss sues NCAA for extra year of eligibility

Tea, over time

A song of faith

Opinion

Mississippi continues to raise educational standards, with opportunities ahead

The House passed school choice, but what is it and why do conservatives want it?

Advanced nuclear is America’s strategic energy advantage

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