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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.
Issues
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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.
Issues
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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.
Issues
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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.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 9, 2026
Certificate of Need reform bill vetoed by Governor back before lawmakers
State Rep. Samuel Creekmore believes he has the cooperation from the Senate needed to send the bill back to the governor's desk minus the provisions that caused the veto.
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
Lawmakers say Ag Commissioner order on excused school absences is non-binding
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
House lawmakers exploring ways to cut Mississippi property taxes, car tag fees
News
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Cass Rutledge
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September 18, 2026
Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2026
Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch
Culture
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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September 20, 2026
What football can teach us about discipleship
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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September 18, 2026
Kiffin’s return to face the program he spurned looms over No. 7 LSU’s visit to No. 8 Ole Miss
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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September 18, 2026
Acclaimed graphic novelist John Jennings to lead weeklong residency at The MAX
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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September 16, 2026
Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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September 15, 2026
Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
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