Education

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

September 30, 2025

State Board of Education learns of latest teacher recruitment tool, new school accountability model

The Mississippi Department of Education is also implementing a new evaluation method for superintendents assigned to lead Districts of Transformation.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

September 26, 2025

House committee hears arguments for, against more school choice in Mississippi

Proponents believe more access to better education options has positive effects for all, while opponents fear school closures and loss of state funding.

Education | Frank Corder •

September 25, 2025

Accountability grades for Mississippi schools dropping

The Mississippi Department of Education released its latest grading on Thursday.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

September 22, 2025

Lawmakers to consider school choice viewpoints in House Education Freedom hearing

"Some are pro-school choice for parents, and some aren’t," State Rep. Roberson said. See who will be presenting.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

September 18, 2025

Change in U.S. Department of Education funding will mean more one-time funds for HBCUs

Additional federal education funding will also be provided for charter schools and American history and civics programs.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

September 17, 2025

Mississippi appeals injunction over enforcement of anti-DEI law to Fifth Circuit

The new law was aimed at preventing public K-12 and higher learning institutions from using DEI practices in their employment and academic decision-making.

Education | Frank Corder •

September 15, 2025

Mississippi ranks high in teacher freedom in latest national report but lags in education choice

The Heritage Foundation's "Education Freedom Report Card" said the state dropped five spots in its education choice rankings and six spots overall.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

September 9, 2025

Legislators to consider another round of teacher, assistant teacher pay raises

A report from the State Auditor noted the need to raise assistant teacher pay and cut administrative costs.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

September 4, 2025

PEER reviews transportation costs for Mississippi school districts

Pontotoc County reported the lowest cost per rider at $436 and the lowest cost per mile at $2.13. Tunica County had the highest cost per rider at $3,462 and Greenwood-Leflore had the highest cost per mile at $22.51.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

September 3, 2025

Breakfast, lunch participation rates vary across Mississippi schools

A recent PEER report shows the overall cost of food in Mississippi schools ranges from $1.35 per meal to $8.16.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

August 27, 2025

MSMS seeks additional funding for facilities, operational needs

Local funds do not follow students when they are accepted to the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

August 26, 2025

Student assessment scores see slight drop in Mississippi

"Overall, the four content areas showed a slight drop in proficiency, which is unusual for Mississippi," said Dr. Paula Vanderford.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

July 24, 2026

Board of Education updated on teachers’ use of ClassWallet as efforts are made to resolve frustrations

News | Frank Corder •

July 24, 2026

NASA, Blue Origin agree to rocket testing at Stennis

News | Frank Corder •

July 24, 2026

Senator Wicker to President Trump: Finish the job in Iran

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

July 23, 2026

SIP Manufacturing coming to the Sip with $100 million investment

Business | Frank Corder •

July 14, 2026

Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County

Business | Frank Corder •

July 8, 2026

Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services

Culture

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

July 26, 2026

Camp meeting

Culture | Associated Press •

July 24, 2026

Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss picked to finish 1, 2, 3 in SEC in preseason media poll

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

July 24, 2026

Roundabout Oxford: North Mississippi’s coolest summer escape

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 22, 2026

Critics aside, revamped youth court system is a Mississippi reform that’s long overdue

Opinion | Russ Latino •

July 21, 2026

Nolan Wells’ death is tragic on so many levels

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 15, 2026

Education

State Board of Education learns of latest teacher recruitment tool, new school accountability model

House committee hears arguments for, against more school choice in Mississippi

Accountability grades for Mississippi schools dropping

Lawmakers to consider school choice viewpoints in House Education Freedom hearing

Change in U.S. Department of Education funding will mean more one-time funds for HBCUs

Mississippi appeals injunction over enforcement of anti-DEI law to Fifth Circuit

Mississippi ranks high in teacher freedom in latest national report but lags in education choice

Legislators to consider another round of teacher, assistant teacher pay raises

PEER reviews transportation costs for Mississippi school districts

Breakfast, lunch participation rates vary across Mississippi schools

MSMS seeks additional funding for facilities, operational needs

Student assessment scores see slight drop in Mississippi

News

Board of Education updated on teachers’ use of ClassWallet as efforts are made to resolve frustrations

NASA, Blue Origin agree to rocket testing at Stennis

Senator Wicker to President Trump: Finish the job in Iran

Business

SIP Manufacturing coming to the Sip with $100 million investment

Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County

Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services

Culture

Camp meeting

Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss picked to finish 1, 2, 3 in SEC in preseason media poll

Roundabout Oxford: North Mississippi’s coolest summer escape

Opinion

Critics aside, revamped youth court system is a Mississippi reform that’s long overdue

Nolan Wells’ death is tragic on so many levels

Sen. Graham’s sudden death will impact seniority, congressional majority prospects

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