Education

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Daniel Tyson •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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.

Education | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Daniel Tyson •

February 5, 2026

House looks to infuse PERS with $600 million plus revenues from mobile sports betting

News | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

February 5, 2026

U.S. job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 5, 2026

Study committee proposed to consolidate state licensure boards into one department

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

February 3, 2026

Siemens Energy investing up to $300 million in new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

January 27, 2026

Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee

Business | Frank Corder •

January 20, 2026

SouthWorth acquires Mississippi-based American Furniture Manufacturing

Culture

Culture | Associated Press •

February 5, 2026

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss’ NCAA appeal denied, but legal fight continues

Culture | Alistair Begg •

February 5, 2026

God’s way

Culture | Susan Marquez •

February 4, 2026

Things to do in the Magnolia State this February 2026

Opinion

Opinion | Grace Breazeale •

February 4, 2026

The Weight They Carry: Life as a teacher in Mississippi

Opinion | Corey DeAngelis •

February 4, 2026

Mississippi Senate betrays families

Opinion | Sid Salter •

February 4, 2026

Education

Legislators to consider another round of teacher, assistant teacher pay raises

PEER reviews transportation costs for Mississippi school districts

Breakfast, lunch participation rates vary across Mississippi schools

MSMS seeks additional funding for facilities, operational needs

Student assessment scores see slight drop in Mississippi

Trump administration officials promote expanded education freedom in Mississippi

IHL Board initiates search for new Jackson State president

U.S. Secretary of Education makes two stops in Oxford

First meeting of Mississippi House Education Freedom Select Committee set

Enforcement of anti-DEI law blocked indefinitely by federal judge

Mississippi launches first-of-its-kind youth mental health initiative

Mississippi Dept. of Education expects federal K-12 funding to continue

News

House looks to infuse PERS with $600 million plus revenues from mobile sports betting

U.S. job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish

Study committee proposed to consolidate state licensure boards into one department

Business

Siemens Energy investing up to $300 million in new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi

Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee

SouthWorth acquires Mississippi-based American Furniture Manufacturing

Culture

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss’ NCAA appeal denied, but legal fight continues

God’s way

Things to do in the Magnolia State this February 2026

Opinion

The Weight They Carry: Life as a teacher in Mississippi

Mississippi Senate betrays families

Talented Guy Hovis orchestrated a memorable Neshoba County Fair day in 2000

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