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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.
Education
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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.
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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.
Education
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Richelle Putnam
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November 6, 2025
Turning passion into food careers at Mississippi’s community colleges
With hospitality industry booming, demand for food service programs at community colleges growing.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 26, 2026
Long-awaited Pearl River flood control project moves forward
News
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Daniel Tyson
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February 26, 2026
Lawmakers seek to ensure use of PPE by inmates when handling cleaning supplies
News
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Frank Corder
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February 26, 2026
Threatening note with bullet leads to investigation at Ingalls
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 25, 2026
Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins
Business
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Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
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February 23, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 18, 2026
Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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February 26, 2026
Mississippians choose catfish on Fridays during Lent
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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February 26, 2026
A task unfinished
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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February 25, 2026
The Capital River Region joins Mississippi Songwriters Alliance in historic Natchez
Opinion
Opinion
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David Ibsen
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February 26, 2026
Mississippi should look to President Trump and Congress to ensure fair access to banking
Opinion
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Mike Chaney
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February 25, 2026
Insurance fraud effects everyone
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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February 25, 2026
When taxpayers incentivize jobs, the state should protect workers’ privacy in union votes
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