Education

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Frank Corder •

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.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

January 22, 2026

Tebow talks need for individualized education, school choice at EmpowerMS Solutions Summit

"Why is school choice so important? Because we're not all created the same," the Heisman Trophy winner said.

Education | Frank Corder •

January 21, 2026

Parents’ push for direct voice behind bill to make all Mississippi public school boards elected

It is not the first time such legislation has been filed in the Legislature. Similar bills have been proposed and allowed to die for well over a decade.

Education | Frank Corder •

January 21, 2026

NIL coming to Mississippi high schools?

The vast majority of states across the U.S. now allow some form of high school NIL. Mississippi is among the four that have thus far prohibited the practice.

Education | Frank Corder •

January 20, 2026

Two former Mississippi school superintendents plead guilty to embezzlement

The superintendents worked in the Clarksdale, Leake County and Hollandale school districts.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

January 20, 2026

State Board of Education tightens financial standards for school districts after growing number fall behind on annual audits

At its recent meeting, the Mississippi State Board of Education also heard an update on how early education programs are faring in the state.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

January 19, 2026

Tim Tebow to keynote EmpowerMS Solutions Summit

More than 30 states have passed "Tim Tebow" laws, allowing homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities. It is up for consideration in Mississippi again this legislative session.

Education | Frank Corder •

January 19, 2026

Governor opts Mississippi into Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program

“Mississippi believes that parents – not government – know what’s best for their children’s education,” said Governor Tate Reeves.

Education | Jeremy Pittari , Frank Corder •

January 15, 2026

Mississippi Education Freedom Act passes House by narrow 60-58 vote

Seventeen Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the Speaker’s signature education package, with three others not casting a vote.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

July 24, 2026

Board of Education updated on teachers’ use of ClassWallet as efforts are made to resolve frustrations

News | Frank Corder •

July 24, 2026

NASA, Blue Origin agree to rocket testing at Stennis

News | Frank Corder •

July 24, 2026

Senator Wicker to President Trump: Finish the job in Iran

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

July 23, 2026

SIP Manufacturing coming to the Sip with $100 million investment

Business | Frank Corder •

July 14, 2026

Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County

Business | Frank Corder •

July 8, 2026

Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services

Culture

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

July 26, 2026

Camp meeting

Culture | Associated Press •

July 24, 2026

Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss picked to finish 1, 2, 3 in SEC in preseason media poll

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

July 24, 2026

Roundabout Oxford: North Mississippi’s coolest summer escape

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 22, 2026

Critics aside, revamped youth court system is a Mississippi reform that’s long overdue

Opinion | Russ Latino •

July 21, 2026

Nolan Wells’ death is tragic on so many levels

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 15, 2026

Education

Senate college committee moves bills forward focused on financial literacy, scholarship programs

Senate Education Committee sets sights on increasing math skills, financial literacy

From vehicle registrations to school nurse pay, House Education Committee moves bills forward

Proposal filed to consolidate 6 Mississippi community colleges. See which ones are under consideration

Tebow talks need for individualized education, school choice at EmpowerMS Solutions Summit

Parents’ push for direct voice behind bill to make all Mississippi public school boards elected

NIL coming to Mississippi high schools?

Two former Mississippi school superintendents plead guilty to embezzlement

State Board of Education tightens financial standards for school districts after growing number fall behind on annual audits

Tim Tebow to keynote EmpowerMS Solutions Summit

Governor opts Mississippi into Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program

Mississippi Education Freedom Act passes House by narrow 60-58 vote

News

Board of Education updated on teachers’ use of ClassWallet as efforts are made to resolve frustrations

NASA, Blue Origin agree to rocket testing at Stennis

Senator Wicker to President Trump: Finish the job in Iran

Business

SIP Manufacturing coming to the Sip with $100 million investment

Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County

Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services

Culture

Camp meeting

Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss picked to finish 1, 2, 3 in SEC in preseason media poll

Roundabout Oxford: North Mississippi’s coolest summer escape

Opinion

Critics aside, revamped youth court system is a Mississippi reform that’s long overdue

Nolan Wells’ death is tragic on so many levels

Sen. Graham’s sudden death will impact seniority, congressional majority prospects

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