Issues

Issues | Daniel Tyson •

October 24, 2025

MAIS, MHSAA leaders share perspectives with House Education Freedom Committee

As lawmakers continue discussions on expanding school choice, MAIS warns not to "destroy the agility" of independent schools while MHSAA expresses concern unethical athletic recruiting.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

October 22, 2025

House Education Freedom committee set to hear from MAIS, MHSAA

Speaker Jason White said earlier this week that "momentum is building for Education Freedom in our state."

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

October 22, 2025

Mississippi Board of Education hears update from school districts under state control

The appointed Superintendents from Humphreys County, Noxubee County and Yazoo County speak on teacher shortages, absenteeism and student population declines.

Issues | Marvis Herring •

October 22, 2025

Ole Miss program builds teacher pipeline in rural schools

More than 60 Mississippi Teacher Corps alumni have filled teacher vacancies in Marshall County since 1997.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

October 20, 2025

IHL Board approves degree program changes, establishment of new university centers

One of the new university centers approved Thursday was the National Center for Tactical Readiness the Oxford campus at Ole Miss. The center looks to improve the operational readiness of first responders and military personnel.

Issues | Stan Choe, Associated Press •

October 17, 2025

Wall Street cruises toward the finish of its best week in 2 months as bank stocks steady

This week is shaping up to be the best for the S&P 500 since the first of August.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

October 17, 2025

Search for next Jackson State President expected to take 5 months, IHL Board told

Background checks, stakeholder input, and multiple interviews will be employed during the search process.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

October 16, 2025

How does Mississippi rate in terms of Medicare performance?

For the past six decades Medicare has been providing coverage to America's adults aged 65 and older. Today, roughly 1 in 5 are covered under the plan.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

October 14, 2025

Noxubee, Kemper school districts expanding STEM program thanks to Huber Engineered Woods

The company invested $170,000 to help the two Mississippi district expand their Project Lead the Way programs.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

October 13, 2025

Miss. Dept. of Education preps Senate Committee for increased funding requests

MDE pitched lawmakers on providing funding for more literacy and math coaches, another round of teacher pay raises, and methods to fight chronic absenteeism.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

October 7, 2025

Mississippi teacher residency program gets boost with state funding

Nine Mississippi colleges and universities will help 236 potential educators seek their licensure in elementary or special education.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

October 6, 2025

MSDH contract workers not on the job as federal shutdown continues

The Mississippi State Department of Health has alerted staff of possible furloughs but as of Monday, state employees remain on the job.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

March 11, 2026

Senate counters House $5,000 teacher pay raise with $2,000 increases over 3 years

News | Jeremy Pittari •

March 11, 2026

Persons convicted of a sex crime against a child could face the death penalty under House proposal

News | Daniel Tyson •

March 11, 2026

Senate Tourism chair isn’t giving up on creating a standalone Dept. of Tourism just yet

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

March 11, 2026

GE Aerospace investing another $18 million in Batesville site

Business | Frank Corder •

March 5, 2026

Mississippi lawmakers send worker freedom legislation to Governor

Business | Frank Corder •

March 3, 2026

General Atomics expanding in Shannon

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

March 11, 2026

Magnolia State culture bearer: Kelle Barfield

Culture | Alistair Begg •

March 11, 2026

Battling Bitterness

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

March 10, 2026

A hidden note in Tremont: Discovering the Tammy Wynette Legacy Center

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

March 11, 2026

Fred Smith’s legacy is one of civility, curiosity, and a world-class love of books

Opinion | Russ Latino •

March 9, 2026

Hyde-Smith, Adlakha Republican Primary for U.S. Senate could impact general election

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

March 6, 2026

Issues

MAIS, MHSAA leaders share perspectives with House Education Freedom Committee

House Education Freedom committee set to hear from MAIS, MHSAA

Mississippi Board of Education hears update from school districts under state control

Ole Miss program builds teacher pipeline in rural schools

IHL Board approves degree program changes, establishment of new university centers

Wall Street cruises toward the finish of its best week in 2 months as bank stocks steady

Search for next Jackson State President expected to take 5 months, IHL Board told

How does Mississippi rate in terms of Medicare performance?

Noxubee, Kemper school districts expanding STEM program thanks to Huber Engineered Woods

Miss. Dept. of Education preps Senate Committee for increased funding requests

Mississippi teacher residency program gets boost with state funding

MSDH contract workers not on the job as federal shutdown continues

News

Senate counters House $5,000 teacher pay raise with $2,000 increases over 3 years

Persons convicted of a sex crime against a child could face the death penalty under House proposal

Senate Tourism chair isn’t giving up on creating a standalone Dept. of Tourism just yet

Business

GE Aerospace investing another $18 million in Batesville site

Mississippi lawmakers send worker freedom legislation to Governor

General Atomics expanding in Shannon

Culture

Magnolia State culture bearer: Kelle Barfield

Battling Bitterness

A hidden note in Tremont: Discovering the Tammy Wynette Legacy Center

Opinion

Fred Smith’s legacy is one of civility, curiosity, and a world-class love of books

Hyde-Smith, Adlakha Republican Primary for U.S. Senate could impact general election

President’s choice to strike Iran is profound, deliberate, and correct

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