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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Daniel Tyson
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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
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Jeremy Pittari
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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.
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Jeremy Pittari
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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.
Education
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Annie Ma, Associated Press
, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press
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August 8, 2025
Trump orders colleges to prove they don’t consider race in admissions
President Trump signed a memorandum requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in admissions. This follows a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 against affirmative action.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 26, 2026
Long-awaited Pearl River flood control project moves forward
News
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Daniel Tyson
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February 26, 2026
Lawmakers seek to ensure use of PPE by inmates when handling cleaning supplies
News
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Frank Corder
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February 26, 2026
Threatening note with bullet leads to investigation at Ingalls
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 25, 2026
Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins
Business
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Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
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February 23, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 18, 2026
Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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February 26, 2026
Mississippians choose catfish on Fridays during Lent
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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February 26, 2026
A task unfinished
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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February 25, 2026
The Capital River Region joins Mississippi Songwriters Alliance in historic Natchez
Opinion
Opinion
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David Ibsen
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February 26, 2026
Mississippi should look to President Trump and Congress to ensure fair access to banking
Opinion
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Mike Chaney
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February 25, 2026
Insurance fraud effects everyone
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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February 25, 2026
When taxpayers incentivize jobs, the state should protect workers’ privacy in union votes
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