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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.
Education
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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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Frank Corder
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April 11, 2025
Trump calls on Congress to make daylight saving time permanent
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 11, 2025
“Last dollar” community college program will be back before lawmakers next session, Lt. Gov. Hosemann says
News
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Kevin Freking, Associated Press
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April 11, 2025
Now that they’ve passed a budget plan, the hard part begins for Republicans
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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April 9, 2025
Cultivating deep Magnolia State connections
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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March 30, 2025
Dr. Courtney Taylor talks first-year triumphs, challenges as AccelerateMS executive director
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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March 27, 2025
Vicksburg Shipyard announces new vessel repair and maintenance operations in Warren County
Culture
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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April 13, 2025
Snoring through Communion
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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April 13, 2025
Connector of people: New Mississippi Symphony Orchestra executive director Janet Reihle
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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April 13, 2025
How many prayers?
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 12, 2025
Your trade deficit with Kroger is getting out of hand
Opinion
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Philip Wegmann
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April 11, 2025
‘Bond market death spiral’ Vance feared would be ‘devastating’ to Trump
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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April 11, 2025
Putin shows he is not interested in peace
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