Education

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.

Education | Daniel Tyson •

August 26, 2025

Trump administration officials promote expanded education freedom in Mississippi

“Even the best school isn’t the best school for every student," Dr. Lindsey Burke said Monday at a hearing of the Mississippi House Select Committee on Education Freedom.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

August 22, 2025

IHL Board initiates search for new Jackson State president

The IHL Board also approved a second request to house some students in a hotel, among other items.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

August 21, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Education makes two stops in Oxford

Secretary Linda McMahon read to students and said it was a joy witnessing the state’s remarkable strides in early literacy.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

August 21, 2025

First meeting of Mississippi House Education Freedom Select Committee set

The agenda will feature two respected leaders in education policy, Dr. Laurie Todd-Smith and Dr. Lindsey Burke.

News

News | Frank Corder •

August 14, 2026

Attorney confirms Wells’ parents have still not provided local law enforcement with his cellphone

News | Jeremy Pittari •

August 14, 2026

UMMC awarded $2.4 million grant to move cancer research forward in Mississippi

News | Frank Corder •

August 14, 2026

Signet Maritime refinances debt, receives federal small shipyard grant funding

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

August 13, 2026

Third Gulf of America oil and gas lease sale pulls in nearly $83 million in high bids

Business | Cass Rutledge •

August 12, 2026

The Lumber Manufactory bringing 50 jobs to New Albany with new sawmill

Business | Frank Corder •

August 10, 2026

Southwire investing $256 million in Starkville expansion

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

August 14, 2026

Experience an Elvis food tour in Ocean Springs inspired by his Summer of ’56 on the Mississippi Coast

Culture | Alistair Begg •

August 14, 2026

Responding to another’s success

Culture | Alistair Begg •

August 13, 2026

Rightly exalted

Opinion

Opinion | Benjamin Weingarten •

August 14, 2026

How Hamas’ attack on Israel is transforming American politics

Opinion | Delbert Hosemann •

August 12, 2026

The distraction in our pocket

Opinion | Sid Salter •

August 12, 2026

Education

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

Trump administration officials promote expanded education freedom in Mississippi

IHL Board initiates search for new Jackson State president

U.S. Secretary of Education makes two stops in Oxford

First meeting of Mississippi House Education Freedom Select Committee set

News

Attorney confirms Wells’ parents have still not provided local law enforcement with his cellphone

UMMC awarded $2.4 million grant to move cancer research forward in Mississippi

Signet Maritime refinances debt, receives federal small shipyard grant funding

Business

Third Gulf of America oil and gas lease sale pulls in nearly $83 million in high bids

The Lumber Manufactory bringing 50 jobs to New Albany with new sawmill

Southwire investing $256 million in Starkville expansion

Culture

Experience an Elvis food tour in Ocean Springs inspired by his Summer of ’56 on the Mississippi Coast

Responding to another’s success

Rightly exalted

Opinion

How Hamas’ attack on Israel is transforming American politics

The distraction in our pocket

Death penalty support nationally remains strong despite concerns over disparities

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