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Jeremy Pittari
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December 11, 2025
How Mississippi’s colleges and universities are funded is top of mind for lawmakers
Development of a new performance-based funding model is up for discussion as lawmakers and IHL consider ways to improve degree outcomes and workforce needs.
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Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press
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December 10, 2025
Rod Paige, nation’s first African American to serve as secretary of education, dies at 92
Former President George W. Bush announced Paige's death on Tuesday. Paige began his long education career as a football coach and later head coach at Jackson State University.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 8, 2025
Senate Universities and Colleges Committee set to hold two days of hearings
Topics of discussion are expected to focus on state spending, graduation rates and preparing college students to meet the state's workforce needs.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 1, 2025
Ole Miss centers look to lead in national security, navigating the digital world
The administration believes these defenses are needed now more than ever since technology is so tightly integrated into much of the world
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 24, 2025
IHL exploring updated funding formula for Mississippi’s public universities
National Center for Higher Education Management Systems will collect data from all of the state universities to draft potential funding models for IHL's consideration.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 20, 2025
MDE approves new school accountability rating system, releases ACT results
The new accountability system will be used to assess schools and districts starting this school year.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 20, 2025
IHL appoints five members to Jackson State president search advisory constituency
The members will help the IHL Board Search Committee vet applicants to fill the currently vacant position of president at JSU.
Education
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Collin Binkley, Associated Press
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November 18, 2025
Education Department offloads some work to other agencies as Trump presses for its closure
Six agreements will effectively move billions of dollars in grant programs to other agencies. Most notable is one that would put the Department of Labor over some of the largest federal funding streams for K-12 schools.
Education
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Frank Corder
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November 17, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Education appoints former Governor Bryant to National Assessment Governing Board
Bryant, who fills one of two seats designated for state governors from different political parties, is the second Mississippian appointed by McMahon to the NAGB.
Education
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Frank Corder
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November 14, 2025
Okolona school district placed into District of Transformation over fiscal mismanagement
MDE said the move comes as a result of serious financial impairments that threaten the district’s ability to provide students with an adequate and stable educational environment.
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 14, 2025
Third grade reading assessment pass rate climbs in Mississippi
After all retests were administered, the Mississippi Dept. of Education reported that 85 percent of all third graders passed the assessment during the 2024-2025 school year, an increase of a full percentage point.
Education
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Frank Corder
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November 13, 2025
85% say Mississippi parents, not government, should choose their child’s school
A new statewide poll shows Mississippians, by and large, want the freedom to choose the best school for their child and they want lawmakers who will get on board.
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Daniel Tyson
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February 5, 2026
House looks to infuse PERS with $600 million plus revenues from mobile sports betting
News
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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February 5, 2026
U.S. job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish
News
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Daniel Tyson
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February 5, 2026
Study committee proposed to consolidate state licensure boards into one department
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 3, 2026
Siemens Energy investing up to $300 million in new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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January 27, 2026
Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee
Business
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2026
SouthWorth acquires Mississippi-based American Furniture Manufacturing
Culture
Culture
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Associated Press
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February 5, 2026
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss’ NCAA appeal denied, but legal fight continues
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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February 5, 2026
God’s way
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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February 4, 2026
Things to do in the Magnolia State this February 2026
Opinion
Opinion
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Grace Breazeale
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February 4, 2026
The Weight They Carry: Life as a teacher in Mississippi
Opinion
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Corey DeAngelis
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February 4, 2026
Mississippi Senate betrays families
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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February 4, 2026
Talented Guy Hovis orchestrated a memorable Neshoba County Fair day in 2000
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