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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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May 1, 2025
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims jumps last week, but remains at healthy levels
The total number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for the week of April 19 climbed to 1.92 million, the most since November of 2021.
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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April 30, 2025
US stocks sink after a weak report on the economy but then halve their losses after inflation update
Treasury yields also sank after a separate report suggested hiring by U.S. employers may have been much weaker in April than economists expected.
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 29, 2025
Mississippi recognized as one of five states to reach all pre-K benchmarks, according to NIEER
A few of those benchmarks include early learning standards, educator qualifications, the size of classrooms, and program assessments.
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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April 29, 2025
Wall Street rises as corporate profits pile higher along with uncertainty about Trump’s trade war
U.S. stocks are gaining ground as stronger-than-expected profits keep piling higher for companies, while CEOs also say they’re unsure how long that can last.
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 28, 2025
Efforts to loosen APRN collaborative agreements fall short during 2025 session
State Rep. Samuel Creekmore said he is considering making adjustments to the legislation before he reintroduces a similar bill next session.
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Holly Ramer, Associated Press
, Collin Binkley, Associated Press
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April 24, 2025
Judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over DEI programs
In February, the Education Department told schools and colleges they needed to end any practice that differentiates people based on their race or they were at risk of losing their federal funding.
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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April 23, 2025
Wall Street leaps nearly 3% as markets worldwide rally
Treasury yields also eased in the U.S. bond market after Trump said he has no intention to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and that his tariffs could come down on China imports.
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 22, 2025
Mississippi Board of Education discusses ending U.S. History test as graduation requirement, unwinding of DEI
Other topics discussed by the Board included Title I and ESSER funding.
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Annie Ma, Associated Press
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April 22, 2025
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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April 21, 2025
US stocks sink with the US dollar’s value as investors retreat further from the United States
Big Tech stocks led the way lower ahead of earnings reports coming this week from Tesla and others.
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 11, 2025
“Last dollar” community college program will be back before lawmakers next session, Lt. Gov. Hosemann says
The tuition assistance programs were being considered as a means to better train the state's workforce and prepare students for higher paying careers.
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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April 10, 2025
US stocks dive 3% as US-China trade tensions keep escalating
Losses for stocks accelerated after the White House clarified that Chinese imports will be tariffed at 145%, not the 125% rate that Trump had earlier written about.
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 11, 2026
Senate counters House $5,000 teacher pay raise with $2,000 increases over 3 years
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 11, 2026
Persons convicted of a sex crime against a child could face the death penalty under House proposal
News
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Daniel Tyson
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March 11, 2026
Senate Tourism chair isn’t giving up on creating a standalone Dept. of Tourism just yet
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 11, 2026
GE Aerospace investing another $18 million in Batesville site
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 5, 2026
Mississippi lawmakers send worker freedom legislation to Governor
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2026
General Atomics expanding in Shannon
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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March 11, 2026
Magnolia State culture bearer: Kelle Barfield
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 11, 2026
Battling Bitterness
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 10, 2026
A hidden note in Tremont: Discovering the Tammy Wynette Legacy Center
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 11, 2026
Fred Smith’s legacy is one of civility, curiosity, and a world-class love of books
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 9, 2026
Hyde-Smith, Adlakha Republican Primary for U.S. Senate could impact general election
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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March 6, 2026
President’s choice to strike Iran is profound, deliberate, and correct
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