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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.
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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.
Education
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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.
Education
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Frank Corder
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February 7, 2025
Will “Tim Tebow” Act survive, or will lobbyists win in Mississippi?
The Senate bill allowing homeschoolers participate in public school extracurricular activities died this week, but the House version remains alive even as lobbyist try to kill it yet again.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 7, 2025
School district consolidation in Mississippi? House wants task force to consider the possibility
House Education chairman Roberson has publicly expressed the desire to consolidate school districts, in large part due to the perceived cost savings.
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Daniel Tyson
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February 6, 2025
Senate votes to outlaw DEI in Mississippi universities, community colleges
The House passed a similar measure that also included K-12 schools on Wednesday. The two chambers will now swap bills.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 6, 2025
House passes public to public school transfer bill, easing the process for students
The legislation removes the ability of school districts to veto the transfer of a student to another district.
News
News
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Bonnie Coblentz
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April 10, 2026
Strategic, unified vision transforms Carthage
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 10, 2026
Miss. Dept. of Health outlines upcoming fiscal year budget
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 10, 2026
Mississippi moves up to 48th in national health rankings
Business
Business
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Susan Marquez
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April 10, 2026
C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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April 9, 2026
Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown
Culture
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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April 10, 2026
Joan Williams: Gifted author and Faulkner’s protégé
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 10, 2026
Protected by His presence
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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April 9, 2026
The Mississippi Gift Company spreads the best of the Magnolia State across the globe
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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April 10, 2026
Rebuilding the American arsenal
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 8, 2026
The truth about ACA subsidies after the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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April 8, 2026
A new take on an old question about who Mississippians trust with life-altering decisions
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