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Jeremy Pittari
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February 3, 2026
Mississippi Democrats celebrate Republican senators’ decision to kill Trump-backed school choice plan
“Instead of engaging in meaningful work to build on Mississippi’s education gains, the Senate has chosen the route to shut down any productive pathway to put students before systems,” Speaker White said.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 3, 2026
Senate Education Committee sends student felony arrest bill to floor
Supporters of the measure say the bill is needed to ensure school staff are aware of violent offenses as they attempt to keep campuses safe.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 2, 2026
Bills focused on student mental health head to House floor
The measures would provide 24/7 mental telehealth access, ensure educators are able to identify potential threats, and educate children on how to avoid online predators.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 30, 2026
All elected school board bill moves forward in Mississippi House
An adopted amendment to the bill added the ability for the public to remove members through a recall vote.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 29, 2026
Senate college committee moves bills forward focused on financial literacy, scholarship programs
One state funded scholarship program focuses on traditional students, while the second is geared toward older, returning students.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 26, 2026
Senate Education Committee sets sights on increasing math skills, financial literacy
The committee also passed measures to explore future school district consolidations, restrict the use of cellphones in schools, and have civics taught in the classroom, among other bills.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 23, 2026
From vehicle registrations to school nurse pay, House Education Committee moves bills forward
See what legislation made it out of the Mississippi House Education Committee this week.
Education
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Frank Corder
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January 22, 2026
Proposal filed to consolidate 6 Mississippi community colleges. See which ones are under consideration
HB 1284 would reduce the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12 by July 2027.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 22, 2026
Tebow talks need for individualized education, school choice at EmpowerMS Solutions Summit
"Why is school choice so important? Because we're not all created the same," the Heisman Trophy winner said.
Education
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Frank Corder
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January 21, 2026
Parents’ push for direct voice behind bill to make all Mississippi public school boards elected
It is not the first time such legislation has been filed in the Legislature. Similar bills have been proposed and allowed to die for well over a decade.
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Frank Corder
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January 21, 2026
NIL coming to Mississippi high schools?
The vast majority of states across the U.S. now allow some form of high school NIL. Mississippi is among the four that have thus far prohibited the practice.
Education
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2026
Two former Mississippi school superintendents plead guilty to embezzlement
The superintendents worked in the Clarksdale, Leake County and Hollandale school districts.
News
News
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
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September 10, 2026
Trump wants to make this midterm year ‘special’ to avoid losing Republican control of Congress
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 10, 2026
Redistricting hearing at Alcorn State draws support for continued use of racially gerrymandered legislative, congressional districts
News
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 9, 2026
Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 3, 2026
Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index
Culture
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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September 10, 2026
SEC not expected to vote on LSU’s membership this week, AP source says
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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September 10, 2026
Pumpkin spice lattes are back
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 10, 2026
Welcome at His table
Opinion
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
Opinion
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Grant Callen
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September 10, 2026
What I’m looking for in Mississippi’s next governor
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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September 9, 2026
Senator Cochran was right on timber
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