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Russ Latino
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January 13, 2026
Mississippi’s Catholic Bishops support House plan to create Education Savings Accounts
"A parent must have the ability to say, 'This school isn't the best fit for my child, and I need to make a different choice," the Bishops of Jackson and Biloxi tell lawmakers.
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Frank Corder
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January 13, 2026
Governor Reeves urges lawmakers to send the Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act to his desk
"The House should pass it! The Senate should then pass it! And I will gladly sign it to keep Mississippi’s momentum booming," Governor Tate Reeves said.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 12, 2026
Proposals to ban school cell phone use back before Mississippi lawmakers
Similar bills were introduced during the 2025 legislative session but did not gain enough support from both chambers to make it to the governor's desk.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 8, 2026
House Education Committee hears arguments for, against school choice
"Options are extremely limited for families who want something better or simply different for their children," New Hebron Mayor Cindy Bryan told lawmakers. "We now have fewer students, more funding per student and lower performance."
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 7, 2026
State Superintendent releases annual report for K-12 schools
The report states graduation rates and the number of third graders passing reading assessments are making gains.
Education
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Frank Corder
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January 7, 2026
Barbour, Bryant, Duff headline broad coalition of business leaders in support of universal school choice
The business leaders reminded lawmakers that Mississippi now finds itself surrounded by states that have embraced robust school choice programs.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 6, 2026
Senate Education Committee moves teacher pay raise, public-to-public transfer bills forward
Under the Senate proposals, teachers could receive a $2,000 pay increase and students would be allowed to transfer between public schools without their current district objecting.
Education
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Daniel Tyson
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January 5, 2026
Lt. Governor Hosemann outlines Senate education priorities for 2026 session
The proposed Senate education reforms are not as bold as their House counterparts.
Education
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Daniel Tyson
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January 5, 2026
Speaker White previews House education freedom reforms ahead of 2026 session
Some legislators, mainly Democrats, have expressed opposition to the proposed education reforms.
Education
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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.
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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.
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 21, 2026
State Board of Education hears update on Okolona School District’s financial woes, latest statewide MAAP scores
News
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Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
, Jesse Bedayne, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
President Donald Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but some Republicans are already balking
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 21, 2026
JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
Culture
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby is confident in roster upgrades, but the SEC schedule is tough
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 21, 2026
Where 2,000 years of Mississippi history still rises from the ground
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Chambliss, Lacy are back to lead a talented roster for No. 9 Mississippi with high expectations
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
Opinion
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Shaun Yurtkuran
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August 17, 2026
The Mississippi that welcomed my family
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