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Frank Corder
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January 7, 2026
Barbour, Bryant, Duff headline broad coalition of business leaders in support of universal school choice
The business leaders reminded lawmakers that Mississippi now finds itself surrounded by states that have embraced robust school choice programs.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 6, 2026
Senate Education Committee moves teacher pay raise, public-to-public transfer bills forward
Under the Senate proposals, teachers could receive a $2,000 pay increase and students would be allowed to transfer between public schools without their current district objecting.
Education
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Daniel Tyson
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January 5, 2026
Lt. Governor Hosemann outlines Senate education priorities for 2026 session
The proposed Senate education reforms are not as bold as their House counterparts.
Education
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Daniel Tyson
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January 5, 2026
Speaker White previews House education freedom reforms ahead of 2026 session
Some legislators, mainly Democrats, have expressed opposition to the proposed education reforms.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 23, 2025
Mississippi Dept. of Education launches AI pilot program in 15 school districts
Forty-three teachers are using AI tools in a pilot program aimed at making instruction more engaging while helping students struggling in certain subjects.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 22, 2025
Education freedom expected to play a major role in the 2026 midterm elections
Polling conducted earlier this year shows a majority of Americans support education freedom, open enrollment, true parent accountability measures, and direct funding models that give families greater control and flexibility to provide the best education possible for their children.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Mississippi sees rise in K-12 teacher vacancies
Results from the Mississippi Department of Education's Teacher Recruitment and Retention Survey show teacher pay at the top on the list of factors leading to teacher turnover.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 16, 2025
IHL requesting $130 million bond to address aging university facilities
Mississippi Valley State University has the highest maintenance backlog totaling $108.2 million, with the University of Southern Mississippi close behind with $107.3 million.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 16, 2025
Mississippi wants more citizens to earn a college degree or obtain industry credentials
Expectations are that legislation will be presented during the 2026 legislative session focused supporting Mississippians in their workforce development educational journey.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 15, 2025
Lawmakers see financial literacy as a growing need in Mississippi’s colleges and universities
"We will be looking at some legislation that will mandate financial literacy at our colleges and universities and really at every level," State Sen. Nicole Boyd said.
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 15, 2025
Community colleges requesting $28 million for staff pay raises
The total request by the Mississippi Community College Board is anticipated to be $213.5 million this coming session which starts in January.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 11, 2025
How Mississippi’s colleges and universities are funded is top of mind for lawmakers
Development of a new performance-based funding model is up for discussion as lawmakers and IHL consider ways to improve degree outcomes and workforce needs.
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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