Issues

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

October 2, 2025

Rankin County seeks removal from 1967 desegregation order. NAACP says more work is needed

Rankin County Schools says it has sought to comply with the court order, even lowering gifted standards. The NAACP is pressing the district to do more, including hiring more black teachers.

Issues | Frank Corder •

September 30, 2025

Mississippi’s Burk named to National Assessment Governing Board

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon made the announcement on Tuesday.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

September 30, 2025

State Board of Education learns of latest teacher recruitment tool, new school accountability model

The Mississippi Department of Education is also implementing a new evaluation method for superintendents assigned to lead Districts of Transformation.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

September 26, 2025

House committee hears arguments for, against more school choice in Mississippi

Proponents believe more access to better education options has positive effects for all, while opponents fear school closures and loss of state funding.

Issues | Frank Corder •

September 25, 2025

Accountability grades for Mississippi schools dropping

The Mississippi Department of Education released its latest grading on Thursday.

Issues | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

September 25, 2025

US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of second quarter growth

The Commerce Department said Thursday that U.S. gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — rebounded in the spring from a 0.6% first-quarter drop.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

September 22, 2025

Lawmakers to consider school choice viewpoints in House Education Freedom hearing

"Some are pro-school choice for parents, and some aren’t," State Rep. Roberson said. See who will be presenting.

Issues | Frank Corder •

September 19, 2025

Governor touts record high non-farm employment in Mississippi

The governor called the news the latest historic win for Mississippi.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

September 18, 2025

Change in U.S. Department of Education funding will mean more one-time funds for HBCUs

Additional federal education funding will also be provided for charter schools and American history and civics programs.

Issues | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 17, 2025

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point and signals two more cuts this year

The move is the Fed’s first cut since December and lowered its short-term rate to about 4.1%, down from 4.3%.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

September 17, 2025

Mississippi appeals injunction over enforcement of anti-DEI law to Fifth Circuit

The new law was aimed at preventing public K-12 and higher learning institutions from using DEI practices in their employment and academic decision-making.

Issues | Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press •

September 16, 2025

Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July

Yet, tariffs are starting to hurt the job market and lead to price hikes.

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

Rankin County seeks removal from 1967 desegregation order. NAACP says more work is needed

Mississippi’s Burk named to National Assessment Governing Board

State Board of Education learns of latest teacher recruitment tool, new school accountability model

House committee hears arguments for, against more school choice in Mississippi

Accountability grades for Mississippi schools dropping

US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of second quarter growth

Lawmakers to consider school choice viewpoints in House Education Freedom hearing

Governor touts record high non-farm employment in Mississippi

Change in U.S. Department of Education funding will mean more one-time funds for HBCUs

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point and signals two more cuts this year

Mississippi appeals injunction over enforcement of anti-DEI law to Fifth Circuit

Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July

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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