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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Adam Sabes
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Frank Corder
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Frank Corder
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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.
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News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 9, 2026
Transportation commissioner, MDOT executive director clash over funding, Horn Lake stop light
News
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Jill Colvin, Associated Press
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September 9, 2026
Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as a ‘Trump-a-Palooza’
News
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Clara Turnage
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September 9, 2026
Ole Miss, Texas A&M Engineering partner to fuel Martian exploration
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 9, 2026
Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 3, 2026
Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 2, 2026
Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard
Culture
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 9, 2026
Favor and provision
Culture
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Eddie Pells, Associated Press
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September 8, 2026
Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss kicking LSU out of league over player eligibility dispute
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 8, 2026
Elvis ’56 Returns: Tupelo celebrates a historic homecoming
Opinion
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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September 9, 2026
Senator Cochran was right on timber
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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September 9, 2026
Adam Telle’s appointment makes Mississippi’s robust defense influence even stronger
Opinion
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Lesley Davis
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September 8, 2026
The socialist takeover isn’t so quiet anymore
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