Issues

Issues | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 11, 2025

US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped

Consumer prices rose 2.9% in August from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Tuesday, up from 2.7% the previous month and the biggest increase since January.

Issues | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

September 10, 2025

U.S. supply chain prices unexpectedly fell 0.1% in August

The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index showed that wholesale inflation decelerated in August after advancing 0.7% in July.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

September 9, 2025

Legislators to consider another round of teacher, assistant teacher pay raises

A report from the State Auditor noted the need to raise assistant teacher pay and cut administrative costs.

Issues | Stan Choe, Associated Press •

September 4, 2025

Wall Street ticks higher with hopes for coming cuts to interest rates

A slowdown in the job market could push the Federal Reserve to cut its main interest rate in a couple weeks.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

September 4, 2025

PEER reviews transportation costs for Mississippi school districts

Pontotoc County reported the lowest cost per rider at $436 and the lowest cost per mile at $2.13. Tunica County had the highest cost per rider at $3,462 and Greenwood-Leflore had the highest cost per mile at $22.51.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

September 3, 2025

Breakfast, lunch participation rates vary across Mississippi schools

A recent PEER report shows the overall cost of food in Mississippi schools ranges from $1.35 per meal to $8.16.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

August 27, 2025

MSMS seeks additional funding for facilities, operational needs

Local funds do not follow students when they are accepted to the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.

Issues | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

August 26, 2025

August consumer confidence dips in US with jobs, tariffs and high prices driving most unease

Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening job market grew for the eighth straight month.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

August 26, 2025

Student assessment scores see slight drop in Mississippi

"Overall, the four content areas showed a slight drop in proficiency, which is unusual for Mississippi," said Dr. Paula Vanderford.

Issues | Daniel Tyson •

August 26, 2025

Trump administration officials promote expanded education freedom in Mississippi

“Even the best school isn’t the best school for every student," Dr. Lindsey Burke said Monday at a hearing of the Mississippi House Select Committee on Education Freedom.

Issues | Tom Murphy, Associated Press •

August 25, 2025

Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say

Price changes could be especially stark in individual coverage marketplaces, where insurers also are predicting the end of some government support that helps people buy coverage.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

August 22, 2025

IHL Board initiates search for new Jackson State president

The IHL Board also approved a second request to house some students in a hotel, among other items.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

July 10, 2026

Legislature makes it clear which educator positions should, should not receive pay increases

News | Frank Corder •

July 10, 2026

McCullouch appointed Hinds County DA

News | Michelle L. Price, Associated Press , Josh Boak, Associated Press •

July 10, 2026

Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

July 8, 2026

Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services

Business | Frank Corder •

July 7, 2026

Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years

Business | Frank Corder •

July 7, 2026

Jabil bringing nearly 2,200 jobs to Mississippi

Culture

Culture | Alistair Begg •

July 10, 2026

God’s rule and blessing

Culture | Marisa Atkinson •

July 9, 2026

Ole Miss club helps Mississippi bring home gold at USA Games

Culture | Susan Marquez •

July 9, 2026

Mississippi restaurants win Wine Spectator awards

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

July 10, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court protects gun owners, women’s sports

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 8, 2026

As fireworks fizzle from America’s 250th celebrations, unity as a nation remains elusive

Opinion | Grant Callen •

July 2, 2026

Issues

US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped

U.S. supply chain prices unexpectedly fell 0.1% in August

Legislators to consider another round of teacher, assistant teacher pay raises

Wall Street ticks higher with hopes for coming cuts to interest rates

PEER reviews transportation costs for Mississippi school districts

Breakfast, lunch participation rates vary across Mississippi schools

MSMS seeks additional funding for facilities, operational needs

August consumer confidence dips in US with jobs, tariffs and high prices driving most unease

Student assessment scores see slight drop in Mississippi

Trump administration officials promote expanded education freedom in Mississippi

Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say

IHL Board initiates search for new Jackson State president

News

Legislature makes it clear which educator positions should, should not receive pay increases

McCullouch appointed Hinds County DA

Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law

Business

Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services

Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years

Jabil bringing nearly 2,200 jobs to Mississippi

Culture

God’s rule and blessing

Ole Miss club helps Mississippi bring home gold at USA Games

Mississippi restaurants win Wine Spectator awards

Opinion

U.S. Supreme Court protects gun owners, women’s sports

As fireworks fizzle from America’s 250th celebrations, unity as a nation remains elusive

America and Mississippi at 250

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