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Jeremy Pittari
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September 22, 2025
Lawmakers to consider school choice viewpoints in House Education Freedom hearing
"Some are pro-school choice for parents, and some aren’t," State Rep. Roberson said. See who will be presenting.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Frank Corder
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Daniel Tyson
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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.
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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October 30, 2026
Jackson receiving $100 million grant from the Trump administration’s Dept. of Justice to support public safety
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 30, 2026
As fall sets in, MDOT advises motorists to be on the lookout for deer crossing roadways
News
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Frank Corder
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October 30, 2026
Special elections to be held Tuesday in Mississippi House Districts 70 and 77
Business
Business
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 22, 2026
New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery
Business
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Frank Corder
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October 20, 2026
Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 20, 2026
Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion
Culture
Culture
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Jim Vertuno, Associated Press
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October 30, 2026
Manning and No. 11 Texas want to keep momentum going against a Mississippi State team missing Taylor
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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October 30, 2026
What’s happening in the Magnolia State this November?
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 30, 2026
Divine enthusiasm
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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October 30, 2026
Honoring Mississippi’s role in American history
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 28, 2026
‘Hail, Dear Old’ State!’ meant something quite special to the late Dr. Richard E. Holmes
Opinion
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Laurie Todd-Smith
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October 27, 2026
It was hard work. That is exactly why it is a miracle
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