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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.
Education
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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.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Frank Corder
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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.
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Frank Corder
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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
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2026
Two former Mississippi school superintendents plead guilty to embezzlement
The superintendents worked in the Clarksdale, Leake County and Hollandale school districts.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 9, 2026
Transportation commissioner, MDOT executive director clash over funding, Horn Lake stop light
News
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Jill Colvin, Associated Press
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September 9, 2026
Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as a ‘Trump-a-Palooza’
News
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Clara Turnage
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September 9, 2026
Ole Miss, Texas A&M Engineering partner to fuel Martian exploration
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 9, 2026
Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 3, 2026
Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 2, 2026
Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard
Culture
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 9, 2026
Favor and provision
Culture
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Eddie Pells, Associated Press
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September 8, 2026
Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss kicking LSU out of league over player eligibility dispute
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 8, 2026
Elvis ’56 Returns: Tupelo celebrates a historic homecoming
Opinion
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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September 9, 2026
Senator Cochran was right on timber
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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September 9, 2026
Adam Telle’s appointment makes Mississippi’s robust defense influence even stronger
Opinion
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Lesley Davis
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September 8, 2026
The socialist takeover isn’t so quiet anymore
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