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Jeremy Pittari
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May 22, 2026
Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year
In other business, the State Board of Education was told that the Mississippi Department of Education is working with districts regarding the expiring hold harmless period under the new funding formula. They are also seeking clarification on the additional pay raise for special education teachers.
Education
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Daniel Tyson
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May 21, 2026
Mississippi announces statewide AI educational framework
The state artificial intelligence educational framework will provide a foundation for understanding, teaching, and applying AI in education and workforce development.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 21, 2026
IHL Board of Trustees presented with proposed new university funding model
The IHL Board has the final say on the new funding model. Members are expected to take the matter up for discussion during their next meeting set for June 18.
Education
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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.
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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.
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Eddie Pells, Associated Press
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May 27, 2026
Key Senators Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
News
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Frank Corder
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May 27, 2026
Mississippi looks to capitalize on new critical minerals industry
News
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Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
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May 27, 2026
Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war that some backers worry will embolden Iran
Business
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
Culture
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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May 27, 2026
Mississippi Legends: Leontyne Price
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 27, 2026
Forgiven and forgiving
Culture
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Frank Corder
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May 26, 2026
Southern Miss, Miss. State hosting NCAA baseball regionals; Ole Miss heads to Lincoln
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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May 27, 2026
For most Americans, gas prices are the top public policy concern rising from Iran conflict
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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May 26, 2026
Deterrence is cheaper than war
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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May 25, 2026
The fog of peacemaking
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