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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.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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August 14, 2026
Attorney confirms Wells’ parents have still not provided local law enforcement with his cellphone
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 14, 2026
UMMC awarded $2.4 million grant to move cancer research forward in Mississippi
News
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Frank Corder
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August 14, 2026
Signet Maritime refinances debt, receives federal small shipyard grant funding
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 13, 2026
Third Gulf of America oil and gas lease sale pulls in nearly $83 million in high bids
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 12, 2026
The Lumber Manufactory bringing 50 jobs to New Albany with new sawmill
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 10, 2026
Southwire investing $256 million in Starkville expansion
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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August 14, 2026
Experience an Elvis food tour in Ocean Springs inspired by his Summer of ’56 on the Mississippi Coast
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 14, 2026
Responding to another’s success
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 13, 2026
Rightly exalted
Opinion
Opinion
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Benjamin Weingarten
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August 14, 2026
How Hamas’ attack on Israel is transforming American politics
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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August 12, 2026
The distraction in our pocket
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 12, 2026
Death penalty support nationally remains strong despite concerns over disparities
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