Education

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

May 23, 2025

Tuition, other college fee increases approved at most Mississippi institutions of higher learning

Salaries, inflation, new technology, and campus safety were among the reasons given for the requested increases.

Education | Frank Corder •

May 21, 2025

Labor union reports teacher pay lags in Mississippi as lawmakers weigh obligations

House Education Chairman says while teachers and their pay are always a concern, keeping all state employee pay at fair and reasonable levels must be considered.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

May 7, 2025

Jackson State University President submits resignation to IHL Board

Marcus Thompson had served as the JSU President since November 2023.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

May 6, 2025

MDE to present policy to State Board of Education to ensure compliance with new anti-DEI law

The Mississippi Department of Education plans to propose the new policy to the Board and then allow for public comment.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

April 29, 2025

Mississippi recognized as one of five states to reach all pre-K benchmarks, according to NIEER

A few of those benchmarks include early learning standards, educator qualifications, the size of classrooms, and program assessments.

Education | Holly Ramer, Associated Press , Collin Binkley, Associated Press •

April 24, 2025

Judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over DEI programs

In February, the Education Department told schools and colleges they needed to end any practice that differentiates people based on their race or they were at risk of losing their federal funding.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

April 22, 2025

Mississippi Board of Education discusses ending U.S. History test as graduation requirement, unwinding of DEI

Other topics discussed by the Board included Title I and ESSER funding.

Education | Annie Ma, Associated Press •

April 22, 2025

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

April 11, 2025

“Last dollar” community college program will be back before lawmakers next session, Lt. Gov. Hosemann says

The tuition assistance programs were being considered as a means to better train the state's workforce and prepare students for higher paying careers.

Education | Frank Corder •

April 8, 2025

Vice President Vance touts ‘Mississippi Miracle,’ calls the education reform “pretty incredible”

Governor Reeves said Mississippi isn't just making news - "we are making history!"

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

April 7, 2025

Roll back of federal COVID funding concerns Mississippi state, local education officials

Change in deadline over pandemic era funding by the U.S. Department of Education forcing Miss. Dept. of Education and school districts to consider options.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

March 24, 2025

IHL Board approves new degree at MUW, removes “diversity” from center at Miss. State

IHL received a clean audit for Fiscal Year 2024, the Board was told at its recent meeting.

News

News | Frank Corder •

December 12, 2025

Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear

News | Frank Corder •

December 12, 2025

Damage Control: Thompson says he misspoke when referring to attack on National Guardsmen as an “unfortunate accident”

News | Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press •

December 12, 2025

Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

December 11, 2025

$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County

Business | Frank Corder •

December 2, 2025

BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula

Business | Frank Corder •

November 21, 2025

Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

December 12, 2025

Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State

Culture | Alistair Begg •

December 12, 2025

The purpose of the cross

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

December 11, 2025

A holiday celebration fit for a King

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

December 10, 2025

University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal

Opinion | Sid Salter •

December 10, 2025

Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026

Opinion | Merle Flowers •

December 8, 2025

Education

Tuition, other college fee increases approved at most Mississippi institutions of higher learning

Labor union reports teacher pay lags in Mississippi as lawmakers weigh obligations

Jackson State University President submits resignation to IHL Board

MDE to present policy to State Board of Education to ensure compliance with new anti-DEI law

Mississippi recognized as one of five states to reach all pre-K benchmarks, according to NIEER

Judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over DEI programs

Mississippi Board of Education discusses ending U.S. History test as graduation requirement, unwinding of DEI

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

“Last dollar” community college program will be back before lawmakers next session, Lt. Gov. Hosemann says

Vice President Vance touts ‘Mississippi Miracle,’ calls the education reform “pretty incredible”

Roll back of federal COVID funding concerns Mississippi state, local education officials

IHL Board approves new degree at MUW, removes “diversity” from center at Miss. State

News

Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear

Damage Control: Thompson says he misspoke when referring to attack on National Guardsmen as an “unfortunate accident”

Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations

Business

$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County

BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula

Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens

Culture

Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State

The purpose of the cross

A holiday celebration fit for a King

Opinion

University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal

Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026

The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA

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