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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
Lawmakers say Ag Commissioner order on excused school absences is non-binding
"While I appreciate his input, it carries no legal authority," House Education Chairman Rob Roberson said Friday.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
State Board of Education updated on efforts to return three districts of transformation back to local control
Okolona, Yazoo City Municipal, and Humphreys County school districts are on a path toward improved educational and financial performance standards.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 16, 2026
Leake County School District released from desegregation order
This is the second district in Mississippi to be released from a desegregation order this year.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 11, 2026
Security breach at IHL affecting Office of Financial Aid occurred Monday, not Thursday when IHL made it known
A spokesperson for the University of Southern Mississippi confirmed to Magnolia Tribune that the school was not told of the security breach until three days later.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 8, 2026
IHL conference aims to overcome challenges, foster growth in Mississippi
Conference attendees will hear the findings from research focused on Mississippi's health, education, tax policies, and the state's human capital.
Education
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Cass Rutledge
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September 4, 2026
Former Ole Miss Chancellor Jones files amicus brief opposing Mississippi’s anti-DEI law
In his brief, Dr. Dan Jones states that the challenged portions of HB 1193 “create a minefield for school boards, administrators, and teachers.” The law restricts the use of DEI when making decisions concerning school employment, academic opportunities, and student engagement in Mississippi public schools and universities.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 31, 2026
State argues Fifth Circuit should remand Mississippi’s anti-DEI law case to different judge
U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate placed an indefinite injunction against HB 1193 last year. His use of AI to draft the order, and the inaccuracies contained therein, raised concerns all the way up to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 27, 2026
Mississippi State University dedicates plaza for first black student to attend the institution
Holmes Plaza on the MSU campus now recognizes the contributions and life of Dr. Richard E. Holmes.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 26, 2026
Miss. Dept. of Education to hold statewide meetings to help parents boost literacy in K-3 children
The meetings will be held in local school districts across Mississippi, but parents can attend any meeting that best fits their schedule.
Education
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Cass Rutledge
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August 25, 2026
Mississippi launches UPSKILL grant for adult education, training for in-demand careers
The grant will cover any remaining tuition and fees after other aid is applied and include an additional $500 annual stipend for books and other educational materials.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 24, 2026
State Board of Education approves new math cut score, updated excused absence policy
The Mississippi State Board of Education also heard an update on efforts to improve the ClassWallet system for teachers' classroom funds.
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Education
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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
Chief Accountability Officer Dr. Paula Vanderford told the State Board of Education that the most recent MAAP assessment does differ from prior years, adding that this year's testing should be considered a transition year.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
House lawmakers exploring ways to cut Mississippi property taxes, car tag fees
News
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Cass Rutledge
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September 18, 2026
Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment
News
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Frank Corder
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September 18, 2026
Ole Miss has more U.S. Senate staffers working for Republicans than any other school
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2026
Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi
Business
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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
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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
Culture
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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September 18, 2026
Kiffin’s return to face the program he spurned looms over No. 7 LSU’s visit to No. 8 Ole Miss
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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September 18, 2026
Acclaimed graphic novelist John Jennings to lead weeklong residency at The MAX
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 18, 2026
Preparing for death
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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September 16, 2026
Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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September 15, 2026
Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
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