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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
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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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Frank Corder
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October 16, 2026
Colom’s campaign says mugshot is “fake.” Law enforcement says otherwise
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 16, 2026
Lawmakers hear concerns, ways to improve health outcomes in Mississippi’s prison system
News
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Frank Corder
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October 16, 2026
Colom says U.S. Senate race with Hyde-Smith is “tied” but polling, history tell another story in Mississippi
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 13, 2026
Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 12, 2026
ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 7, 2026
Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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October 16, 2026
“Dummy Mummy” freed from her tomb once again at Two Mississippi Museums
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 16, 2026
The reality of grief
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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October 15, 2026
No. 9 Mississippi and No. 13 Missouri meet in a high-stakes clash of familiar faces
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 14, 2026
Capital punishment logistical failures a self-fulfilling strategy of death penalty opponents?
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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October 9, 2026
Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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October 8, 2026
Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products
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