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Collin Binkley, Associated Press
, Chris Megerian, Associated Press
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March 20, 2025
Trump will order a plan to shut down the US Education Department
Finalizing the department's dismantling is likely impossible without an act of Congress, which created the department in 1979.
Education
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Frank Corder
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March 14, 2025
Senate’s attempt to revive its education agenda DOA in Mississippi House
Speaker Jason White says there's no need to send a "milquetoast, very lame Senate Education agenda" back to the House after the Senate "wholeheartedly rejected" the House's education freedom measures.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 13, 2025
Senate revives education-related legislation to ban cell phones in classrooms, provide additional CTE funding, and more
Notably, various measures aimed at expanding education freedom for families and students in Mississippi that died in the Senate were not among the revived pieces of legislation.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 12, 2025
Lawmakers move forward with prohibiting DEI in Mississippi public schools and colleges
The measure aims to ban discriminatory practices as promoted by DEI efforts while ensuring all academic engagement is based on merit.
Education
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Russ Latino
, Jeremy Pittari
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March 5, 2025
Senate kills slate of House education reforms, drawing rebuke from Speaker White
Among the legislation that died Tuesday in the Senate was public-to-public school transfers, the Tim Tebow Act, and charter school expansion. The House hopes to keep at least part of the school choice agenda alive.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 4, 2025
Student AP participation rate continues to rise in Mississippi
Mississippi is one of five states with the largest 10-year growth in percentage of graduates taking an AP exam during high school.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 27, 2025
Lawmakers move student financial literacy legislation forward
The bill would require all public school students to demonstrate skills in spending, budgeting and saving.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 24, 2025
IHL approves new degree paths, USM’s teacher residency program
The IHL Board also elected Dr. Steven Cunningham of Hattiesburg to serve as its Vice President.
Education
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Frank Corder
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February 21, 2025
Mississippi graduation rate continues to exceed national average
Over the last decade, Mississippi's graduation and dropout rates have made tremendous improvements.
Education
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Frank Corder
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February 19, 2025
U.S. Dept. of Education warns schools, universities to end racial preferences or risk losing federal funds
"Students should be assessed according to merit, accomplishment, and character—not prejudged by the color of their skin," said Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor.
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 14, 2025
“Last dollar program” passed in Mississippi Senate to provide tuition-free community college
The Senate legislation has less restrictions than a similar bill that passed in the House earlier this week.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 13, 2025
School choice dies in Mississippi House despite push from Republican leaders to provide options for struggling students
HB 1433 would have allowed children in low-income, low performing districts the option to transfer and attend a higher performing school. Consolidation is now on the table.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 27, 2026
Senate Public Health Committee advances bill to allow Ibogaine trials
News
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Frank Corder
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February 27, 2026
Mississippi House moves to exempt NIL compensation from state income tax
News
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Ben Finley, Associated Press
, Jamie Stengle, Associated Press
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February 27, 2026
Scouting America will alter its policies to maintain support from the U.S. military, Pentagon says
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 25, 2026
Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins
Business
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Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
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February 23, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 18, 2026
Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford
Culture
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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February 27, 2026
Jasmine Blanton: A paint brush, a pen, and a message
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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February 27, 2026
A prayer for prosperity
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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February 26, 2026
Mississippians choose catfish on Fridays during Lent
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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February 27, 2026
America and Europe share a destiny
Opinion
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David Ibsen
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February 26, 2026
Mississippi should look to President Trump and Congress to ensure fair access to banking
Opinion
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Mike Chaney
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February 25, 2026
Insurance fraud effects everyone
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