Education

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

January 13, 2025

State Superintendent says public education must be “nimble” as Mississippi businesses, industries change

Dr. Lance Evans tells business leaders MDE is working to provide the workforce of tomorrow and invites partnerships to improve student success.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

December 29, 2024

Lawmakers eye easing school transfers, district consolidation during 2025 session

Reducing administrative costs, eliminating the ESA waiting list, and making public school transfers easier are all priorities as lawmakers return to the Capitol.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

December 20, 2024

Mississippi Dept. of Education pushes additional changes to K-12 funding formula

Current law caps property tax rates for local school districts. MDE officials told lawmakers changes to the student funding formula may require lifting the cap to increase rates.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

December 13, 2024

Support for school choice grows nationally. Will Mississippi lawmakers act?

New national polling shows support for open enrollment increased to 75% with K-12 parents.

Education | Adam Sabes •

December 9, 2024

Could Arkansas’ LEARNS Act provide model for Mississippi?

Beginning in 2025, families of all Arkansas students will have access to funding up to approximately $6,660 for education-related expenses.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

December 5, 2024

Teacher turnover on the rise in Mississippi, southern region

The Mississippi Senate Education Committee recently heard from experts on potential ways to attract and retain more educators.

Education | Frank Corder •

November 13, 2024

Shuttering the U.S. Dept. of Education: Can it be done?

Specifics on President-elect Trump’s call to close the federal Cabinet-level department have not been unveiled while answers to how the change would impact funding remain unclear.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

October 17, 2024

Average freshman to sophomore retention for Mississippi universities at 81 percent, IHL Board told

Two new degree programs at the University of Mississippi were also approved by the IHL Board at Thursday's meeting.

Education | Frank Corder •

September 18, 2024

Mississippi charter schools see achievement gains

Two charter schools that faced failing accountability scores in previous years rose to passing levels of C and higher.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

September 17, 2024

Record number of Mississippi school districts receive grade of C or higher in latest accountability report

Mississippi's graduation rate up and dropout rate down.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

February 27, 2026

Senate Public Health Committee advances bill to allow Ibogaine trials

News | Frank Corder •

February 27, 2026

Mississippi House moves to exempt NIL compensation from state income tax

News | Ben Finley, Associated Press , Jamie Stengle, Associated Press •

February 27, 2026

Scouting America will alter its policies to maintain support from the U.S. military, Pentagon says

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

February 25, 2026

Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins

Business | Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press •

February 23, 2026

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

Business | Frank Corder •

February 18, 2026

Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford

Culture

Culture | Marilyn Tinnin •

February 27, 2026

Jasmine Blanton: A paint brush, a pen, and a message

Culture | Alistair Begg •

February 27, 2026

A prayer for prosperity

Culture | Susan Marquez •

February 26, 2026

Mississippians choose catfish on Fridays during Lent

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

February 27, 2026

America and Europe share a destiny

Opinion | David Ibsen •

February 26, 2026

Mississippi should look to President Trump and Congress to ensure fair access to banking

Opinion | Mike Chaney •

February 25, 2026

Education

State Superintendent says public education must be “nimble” as Mississippi businesses, industries change

Lawmakers eye easing school transfers, district consolidation during 2025 session

Mississippi Dept. of Education pushes additional changes to K-12 funding formula

Support for school choice grows nationally. Will Mississippi lawmakers act?

Could Arkansas’ LEARNS Act provide model for Mississippi?

Teacher turnover on the rise in Mississippi, southern region

Shuttering the U.S. Dept. of Education: Can it be done?

Average freshman to sophomore retention for Mississippi universities at 81 percent, IHL Board told

Mississippi charter schools see achievement gains

Record number of Mississippi school districts receive grade of C or higher in latest accountability report

News

Senate Public Health Committee advances bill to allow Ibogaine trials

Mississippi House moves to exempt NIL compensation from state income tax

Scouting America will alter its policies to maintain support from the U.S. military, Pentagon says

Business

Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford

Culture

Jasmine Blanton: A paint brush, a pen, and a message

A prayer for prosperity

Mississippians choose catfish on Fridays during Lent

Opinion

America and Europe share a destiny

Mississippi should look to President Trump and Congress to ensure fair access to banking

Insurance fraud effects everyone

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