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Jeremy Pittari
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June 25, 2026
MUW earns second consecutive 100% Praxis pass rate for speech-language pathologists
Dr. Hunter Manasco, Chair of MUW's Department of Speech-Language Pathology, said that faculty working with students to achieve proficiency before taking the test is the reason the institution has achieved the 100% passing rate for two consecutive years.
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 22, 2026
Enrollment at Ole Miss breaking records, Chancellor Boyce tells IHL Board
University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce is touting the school's 31% enrollment growth over the last five years. He said applications for the upcoming fall semester have set a new record.
Education
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Frank Corder
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June 22, 2026
New Starkville High School being constructed on Mississippi State campus
The project is the first of its kind in the nation, housing all 9th through 12th grade high school students from a single district on a college campus.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 19, 2026
Miss. Board of Education using grant funding to add early childhood, literacy coaches
The Board of Education also approved grant awards to 63 school districts under a $1.98 million program to help cover the costs of the employment of School Resource Officers.
Education
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Alia Wong, Associated Press
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June 19, 2026
Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest
To qualify for the temporary, 1% reduction, borrowers have to first take a set of actions including signing up for auto pay and, in some cases, consolidating their loans.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 18, 2026
Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion
All of the eight public universities under IHL's umbrella are receiving an increase in funding, with the University of Mississippi seeing the largest increase at 6.9% or $39.8 million.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 9, 2026
Mississippi higher education leaders talk enrollment cliff, consolidation
While Mississippi's community colleges and universities are not currently experiencing the effects of the predicted enrollment cliff, a report from the IHL projects that the Magnolia State will see the second-largest decline in high school graduates from 2023 to 2041.
Education
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Frank Corder
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June 8, 2026
New report shows Mississippi made progress in education but challenges remain in other child well-being metrics
Mississippi now ranks 16th nationally in education, according to the latest KIDS COUNT Data Book. Yet, the Magnolia State ranks 50th overall when factoring in economic well-being, health, and family and community.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 5, 2026
House lawmakers consider Mississippi school consolidation amid enrollment decline, increased funding
Mississippi's public school enrollment is down over 60,000 students in the last decade while the state's education budget has reached record levels. House lawmakers have discussed consolidation in the past but efforts have stalled.
Education
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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.
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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.
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News
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 2, 2026
DeSoto County residents sue over new circuit, chancery court districts
News
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 1, 2026
Expansion of Lee County auto parts plant will invest $53 million, create 28 jobs
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 1, 2026
Workforce Pell Grant program ramping up in Mississippi
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 23, 2026
Keytronic announces $8.89 million expansion in Corinth
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
Culture
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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July 3, 2026
Laura Jones and the places she paints
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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July 3, 2026
Crying out for help
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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July 2, 2026
What’s more American than a Fourth of July cookout?
Opinion
Opinion
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Grant Callen
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July 2, 2026
America and Mississippi at 250
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 1, 2026
Delta journalist Jim Abbott’s ‘Paper Man’ memoir captures his unique, impactful career
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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June 30, 2026
An American Inheritance Requires a Moral People
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