Education

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.

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

June 20, 2025

Mississippi K-12, higher education boards adopt policy to handle DEI complaints

News | Daniel Tyson •

June 20, 2025

Mississippi Governor signs bulk of appropriations bills into law, setting $7.135 billion FY 2026 budget

News | Magnolia Tribune •

June 20, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: June 20, 2025

Business

Business | Magnolia Tribune •

June 17, 2025

Balch & Bingham’s Hoffmann appointed Honorary Consul of Belgium for Mississippi and Alabama

Business | Bernard Condon, Associated Press •

June 16, 2025

The Trump family’s next venture, a mobile phone company

Business | Lynne Jeter •

June 15, 2025

Will Bradham expands business his father needed

Culture

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

June 20, 2025

Outside the camp

Culture | Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press •

June 19, 2025

From ‘Love Island’ to the practice field, Jaxson Dart is already fitting in with the Giants’ QBs

Culture | Susan Marquez •

June 19, 2025

Jackson’s Levure features all natural wines

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

June 18, 2025

Mississippi was once the scene 62 years ago of a federalized National Guard at Ole Miss

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

June 17, 2025

Georgia’s PSC is in the game on data centers, Mississippi’s has been benched

Opinion | Kimberly Ross •

June 17, 2025

Education

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

Mississippi charter schools see achievement gains

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

News

Mississippi K-12, higher education boards adopt policy to handle DEI complaints

Mississippi Governor signs bulk of appropriations bills into law, setting $7.135 billion FY 2026 budget

Magnolia Mornings: June 20, 2025

Business

Balch & Bingham’s Hoffmann appointed Honorary Consul of Belgium for Mississippi and Alabama

The Trump family’s next venture, a mobile phone company

Will Bradham expands business his father needed

Culture

Outside the camp

From ‘Love Island’ to the practice field, Jaxson Dart is already fitting in with the Giants’ QBs

Jackson’s Levure features all natural wines

Opinion

Mississippi was once the scene 62 years ago of a federalized National Guard at Ole Miss

Georgia’s PSC is in the game on data centers, Mississippi’s has been benched

Perceived hypocrisy does not an excuse make for violent mob-driven riots

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