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Jeremy Pittari
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February 12, 2026
House opts in to Mississippi Open to Religion Act, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration
The measure would allow students to opt-in to pray and participate in religious activities while on public school grounds, so long as it does not affect instruction time.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 11, 2026
Education freedom advocates continue their push for more choice for parents, students
National school choice advocate Corey DeAngelis urged Governor Tate Reeves to call a special session to handle the issue after the Senate killed the House bill.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 10, 2026
Senate sends Financial Literacy Act, Civics education bills to House
Both bills aim to provide Mississippi's students with valuable lessons in money management and how their government operates.
Education
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Frank Corder
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February 4, 2026
Governor Reeves rips Hosemann, DeBar as being Democrat-aligned, opposed to conservatives
"I’ve never been more disappointed in elected officials than I am this morning," Reeves said of the Lt. Governor and Senate Education Chairman. He added that the Senate Education Committee is "where Conservative priorities go to Die. And where the Democrat philosophy still dominates."
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 3, 2026
Mississippi Democrats celebrate Republican senators’ decision to kill Trump-backed school choice plan
“Instead of engaging in meaningful work to build on Mississippi’s education gains, the Senate has chosen the route to shut down any productive pathway to put students before systems,” Speaker White said.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 3, 2026
Senate Education Committee sends student felony arrest bill to floor
Supporters of the measure say the bill is needed to ensure school staff are aware of violent offenses as they attempt to keep campuses safe.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 2, 2026
Bills focused on student mental health head to House floor
The measures would provide 24/7 mental telehealth access, ensure educators are able to identify potential threats, and educate children on how to avoid online predators.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 30, 2026
All elected school board bill moves forward in Mississippi House
An adopted amendment to the bill added the ability for the public to remove members through a recall vote.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 29, 2026
Senate college committee moves bills forward focused on financial literacy, scholarship programs
One state funded scholarship program focuses on traditional students, while the second is geared toward older, returning students.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 26, 2026
Senate Education Committee sets sights on increasing math skills, financial literacy
The committee also passed measures to explore future school district consolidations, restrict the use of cellphones in schools, and have civics taught in the classroom, among other bills.
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 23, 2026
From vehicle registrations to school nurse pay, House Education Committee moves bills forward
See what legislation made it out of the Mississippi House Education Committee this week.
Education
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Frank Corder
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January 22, 2026
Proposal filed to consolidate 6 Mississippi community colleges. See which ones are under consideration
HB 1284 would reduce the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12 by July 2027.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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August 14, 2026
Attorney confirms Wells’ parents have still not provided local law enforcement with his cellphone
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 14, 2026
UMMC awarded $2.4 million grant to move cancer research forward in Mississippi
News
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Frank Corder
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August 14, 2026
Signet Maritime refinances debt, receives federal small shipyard grant funding
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 13, 2026
Third Gulf of America oil and gas lease sale pulls in nearly $83 million in high bids
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 12, 2026
The Lumber Manufactory bringing 50 jobs to New Albany with new sawmill
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 10, 2026
Southwire investing $256 million in Starkville expansion
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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August 14, 2026
Experience an Elvis food tour in Ocean Springs inspired by his Summer of ’56 on the Mississippi Coast
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 14, 2026
Responding to another’s success
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 13, 2026
Rightly exalted
Opinion
Opinion
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Benjamin Weingarten
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August 14, 2026
How Hamas’ attack on Israel is transforming American politics
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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August 12, 2026
The distraction in our pocket
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 12, 2026
Death penalty support nationally remains strong despite concerns over disparities
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