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Jeremy Pittari
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December 23, 2025
Mississippi Dept. of Education launches AI pilot program in 15 school districts
Forty-three teachers are using AI tools in a pilot program aimed at making instruction more engaging while helping students struggling in certain subjects.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 22, 2025
Education freedom expected to play a major role in the 2026 midterm elections
Polling conducted earlier this year shows a majority of Americans support education freedom, open enrollment, true parent accountability measures, and direct funding models that give families greater control and flexibility to provide the best education possible for their children.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Mississippi sees rise in K-12 teacher vacancies
Results from the Mississippi Department of Education's Teacher Recruitment and Retention Survey show teacher pay at the top on the list of factors leading to teacher turnover.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 16, 2025
IHL requesting $130 million bond to address aging university facilities
Mississippi Valley State University has the highest maintenance backlog totaling $108.2 million, with the University of Southern Mississippi close behind with $107.3 million.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 16, 2025
Mississippi wants more citizens to earn a college degree or obtain industry credentials
Expectations are that legislation will be presented during the 2026 legislative session focused supporting Mississippians in their workforce development educational journey.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 15, 2025
Lawmakers see financial literacy as a growing need in Mississippi’s colleges and universities
"We will be looking at some legislation that will mandate financial literacy at our colleges and universities and really at every level," State Sen. Nicole Boyd said.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 15, 2025
Community colleges requesting $28 million for staff pay raises
The total request by the Mississippi Community College Board is anticipated to be $213.5 million this coming session which starts in January.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 11, 2025
How Mississippi’s colleges and universities are funded is top of mind for lawmakers
Development of a new performance-based funding model is up for discussion as lawmakers and IHL consider ways to improve degree outcomes and workforce needs.
Education
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Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press
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December 10, 2025
Rod Paige, nation’s first African American to serve as secretary of education, dies at 92
Former President George W. Bush announced Paige's death on Tuesday. Paige began his long education career as a football coach and later head coach at Jackson State University.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 8, 2025
Senate Universities and Colleges Committee set to hold two days of hearings
Topics of discussion are expected to focus on state spending, graduation rates and preparing college students to meet the state's workforce needs.
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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.
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News
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Senator Wicker rebukes Administration over NATO, European allies comments
News
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Magnolia Tribune
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April 22, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: April 22, 2026
News
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Daniel Tyson
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April 21, 2026
State leaders cut ribbon on new Public Safety headquarters
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
Business
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Susan Marquez
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April 10, 2026
C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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April 9, 2026
Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi
Culture
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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April 22, 2026
Marie Hull: Prolific and colorful in life and art
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 22, 2026
Victory over temptation
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 21, 2026
Natchez Festival of Music: Where the Mississippi River sings
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 22, 2026
Federal indictment against The Southern Poverty Law Center hits close to home
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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April 22, 2026
Local sports: Glory and honor from the days before NIL, the portals, and social media
Opinion
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Mike Chaney
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April 21, 2026
Mississippi is leading the way in pipeline emergency preparedness
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