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Jeremy Pittari
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August 19, 2025
Enforcement of anti-DEI law blocked indefinitely by federal judge
Lawmakers passed the law this year to prevent K-12 school and public higher learning institutions from using DEI practices in their employment and academic decision-making.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 13, 2025
Mississippi launches first-of-its-kind youth mental health initiative
CDBG funding totaling $16 million will provide Canopy Anywhere services to 29 school districts in low-to-moderate income areas in Mississippi.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 13, 2025
Mississippi Dept. of Education expects federal K-12 funding to continue
A spokesperson for MDE said allocations from various federally funded programs are expected to continue for this school year.
Education
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Annie Ma, Associated Press
, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press
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August 8, 2025
Trump orders colleges to prove they don’t consider race in admissions
President Trump signed a memorandum requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in admissions. This follows a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 against affirmative action.
Education
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Collin Binkley, Associated Press
, Annie Ma, Associated Press
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July 25, 2025
Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools
The Education Department said Friday the Office of Management and Budget had completed its review of the programs and will begin sending the money to states next week.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 25, 2025
Ole Miss, MUW invest in early childhood learning
Ole Miss is investing over $30 million in a new Early Learning and Evaluation Center while The W is launching the Wise Early Childhood Project with a $500,000 grant.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 24, 2025
State Board of Education hears update on federal funding, finalizes FY 2027 legislative budget request
The Mississippi Department of Education is monitoring changes in federal funding while looking ahead to next session with a $2.9 billion budget request for lawmakers.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 23, 2025
Auditor notes delay of teacher classroom funds; House chairman says it was expected
"The difference in timing this year was to comply with state law and not get cross with the Auditor's Office," House Education chair says, noting the issuance of new procurement cards.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 22, 2025
Jackson-based charter school receives approval to expand into high school
Ambition Preparatory Charter School plans to offer ninth grade starting in 2027 and add one grade level each year thereafter.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 21, 2025
Judge Wingate temporarily blocks anti-DEI law in Mississippi
Supporters of the law say decisions at public schools and universities should be based on merit, not race or sexual orientation. The ACLU and the Mississippi Center for Justice claim the new law violates the Constitution.
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 15, 2025
Five of Mississippi’s public universities named to 2025 Best Colleges list
University selections were based on education quality, affordability and alumni outcomes.
Education
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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July 14, 2025
Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees
The high court action enables the administration to resume work on winding down the department, one of Trump's biggest campaign promises.
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News
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Frank Corder
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May 27, 2026
Owens, Lumumba, Banks have until Friday to change their plea in Jackson bribery case
News
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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
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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Brent Sadler
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May 27, 2026
The Navy needs a strategic industrial plan to realize the Golden Fleet
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
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