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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.
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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.
Education
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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.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 12, 2025
C-rated districts could qualify for a charter school under House bill
Currently, charter schools can only be established in Mississippi within districts that are rated D or F.
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Frank Corder
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February 11, 2025
Mississippi House bucks lobbyists, passes “Tim Tebow” Act
The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration where the Education Committee chairman failed to bring a similar bill forward in the chamber last week.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 11, 2025
Mississippi House aims to address workforce needs with tuition-free community college
A similar bill has been authored in the Senate but would not specifically target high demand jobs.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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March 20, 2026
DiBiase found not guilty on all 13 counts for his alleged role in Mississippi’s largest-ever public welfare scandal
News
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Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press
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March 20, 2026
White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint
News
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Frank Corder
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March 20, 2026
International Paper to build new $225 million facility in Rankin County
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Salad Days Hydroponic Farm cuts ribbon on new Flora greenhouse facility
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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March 20, 2026
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra hosts Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 20, 2026
The triumphant King
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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March 19, 2026
JXN Food & Wine Festival expands to three days in 2026
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 20, 2026
Could Mississippi’s conservative, business donors stop giving to Republican incumbents?
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 19, 2026
Employers warn Senate plan to raise Mississippians’ drug prices will cost dearly
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 18, 2026
Hyde-Smith withstood a nearly “coordinated” attack in cruising to GOP primary win
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