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Jeremy Pittari
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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.
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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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.
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Jeremy Pittari
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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.
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Jeremy Pittari
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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.
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Jeremy Pittari
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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.
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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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.
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Jeremy Pittari
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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.
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Daniel Tyson
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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.
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Tom Murphy, Associated Press
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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.
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Jeremy Pittari
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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.
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 21, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Education makes two stops in Oxford
Secretary Linda McMahon read to students and said it was a joy witnessing the state’s remarkable strides in early literacy.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 21, 2025
First meeting of Mississippi House Education Freedom Select Committee set
The agenda will feature two respected leaders in education policy, Dr. Laurie Todd-Smith and Dr. Lindsey Burke.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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October 13, 2026
Poll: Majority of Mississippi voters support property tax elimination, school choice, restoration of the ballot initiative
News
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Frank Corder
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October 13, 2026
Cork named President and CEO of Texas Economic Development Council
News
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Cass Rutledge
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October 13, 2026
Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 12, 2026
ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 7, 2026
Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 6, 2026
Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez
Culture
Culture
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Dave Skretta, Associated Press
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October 13, 2026
Now stars for No. 13 Mizzou, QB Simmons and WR Lee ready to face former teammates at No. 9 Ole Miss
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 13, 2026
Witch Dance: The strange Mississippi legend along the Natchez Trace
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 13, 2026
An ear open, a will ready
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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October 9, 2026
Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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October 8, 2026
Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 7, 2026
Growing calls to suspend or eliminate federal and state gas taxes have consequences
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