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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.
Education
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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.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 21, 2025
First meeting of Mississippi House Education Freedom Select Committee set
The agenda will feature two respected leaders in education policy, Dr. Laurie Todd-Smith and Dr. Lindsey Burke.
Education
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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.
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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.
News
News
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Daniel Tyson
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December 11, 2025
Governor Reeves announces over $100 million in economic development funding across Mississippi
News
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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
News
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
Thompson calls murder, attack on national guardsmen in D.C. an “unfortunate accident”
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
Business
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
Culture
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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December 11, 2025
A holiday celebration fit for a King
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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December 11, 2025
The power and mystery of obedience
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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December 10, 2025
Judging the Madison Christmas Parade
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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