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Jeremy Pittari
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January 21, 2026
House committee aims to allow clinical trials of psychedelic drug to treat PTSD, addiction withdrawals
The drug is currently classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States, leading those seeking treatment to seek care out of the country.
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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.
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 20, 2026
State Board of Education tightens financial standards for school districts after growing number fall behind on annual audits
At its recent meeting, the Mississippi State Board of Education also heard an update on how early education programs are faring in the state.
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 19, 2026
Tim Tebow to keynote EmpowerMS Solutions Summit
More than 30 states have passed "Tim Tebow" laws, allowing homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities. It is up for consideration in Mississippi again this legislative session.
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Frank Corder
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January 19, 2026
Governor opts Mississippi into Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program
“Mississippi believes that parents – not government – know what’s best for their children’s education,” said Governor Tate Reeves.
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 15, 2026
Mississippi Education Freedom Act passes House by narrow 60-58 vote
Seventeen Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the Speaker’s signature education package, with three others not casting a vote.
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Frank Corder
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January 15, 2026
Wilkinson County School District placed under state control
Wilkinson County School District has a history of persistently poor academic performance and has not completed an annual financial audit since June 2022.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 15, 2026
Miss. Dept. of Education submits $3.35 billion budget request to Senate Appropriations Committee
While the agency requested an additional $50 million in funding for programs, it anticipates $9 million less in MSFF funding due to enrollment decreases, which the State Superintendent attributes to lower birth rates in Mississippi.
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 15, 2026
House passes Mississippi Education Freedom Act out of committee
While the Republican-backed bill does include a universal school choice component, it also addresses a number of aspects within Mississippi's education system, from student transfers and state employee retirement to standardized testing and the establishment of charter schools.
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Russ Latino
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January 13, 2026
Mississippi’s Catholic Bishops support House plan to create Education Savings Accounts
"A parent must have the ability to say, 'This school isn't the best fit for my child, and I need to make a different choice," the Bishops of Jackson and Biloxi tell lawmakers.
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Frank Corder
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January 13, 2026
Governor Reeves urges lawmakers to send the Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act to his desk
"The House should pass it! The Senate should then pass it! And I will gladly sign it to keep Mississippi’s momentum booming," Governor Tate Reeves said.
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 12, 2026
Proposals to ban school cell phone use back before Mississippi lawmakers
Similar bills were introduced during the 2025 legislative session but did not gain enough support from both chambers to make it to the governor's desk.
News
News
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 24, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: August 24, 2026
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 21, 2026
State Board of Education hears update on Okolona School District’s financial woes, latest statewide MAAP scores
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Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
, Jesse Bedayne, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
President Donald Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but some Republicans are already balking
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
Culture
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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August 24, 2026
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss welcomes pressure that comes with fame and aims to refine his game
Culture
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Robert St. John
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August 24, 2026
Diary of a bakery owner
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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August 24, 2026
God loves a good mechanic
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
Opinion
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Shaun Yurtkuran
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August 17, 2026
The Mississippi that welcomed my family
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