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Jeremy Pittari
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August 5, 2026
Governor Reeves announces second round of Rural Health Transformation Program
The first round garnered more than 700 applications from more than 230 organizations. Mississippi is expected to receive more than $1 billion over five years as part of the nationwide effort to fill healthcare gaps across the nation.
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 31, 2026
Rankin County School District released from desegregation order
The district requested removal from the desegregation order in August 2024.
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 31, 2026
Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board to seek 3% increase for staff salaries
A 3% staff salary increase request was included in a total budget increase request for FY 2028 of about $88,000. The request also includes increases to health insurance and fringe benefits.
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 30, 2026
MCC, Compass partnering to train Mississippians to fill data center jobs
The program will be Mississippi's first such training program. It is being modeled after a similar program Compass successfully launched in Texas
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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July 30, 2026
U.S. economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high
Consumer spending — which accounts for about 70% of U.S. economic activity — increased at a 3.2% annual clip.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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July 30, 2026
Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh described the policy discussion to reporters as a “good family fight.” Inflation has been stuck above the central bank’s 2% target for more than five years and Wall Street still expects a rate hike in September.
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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July 28, 2026
Americans’ confidence in U.S. economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
Consumer attitudes had improved modestly in June as gas prices came down to around $3.70 a gallon from more than $4.50 a gallon in late April and early May. But consumer anxiety increased in July, along with the price of gas.
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 27, 2026
Miss. Board of Education updated on kindergarten readiness, literacy and math initiatives
This is the first year Mississippi students were tested under a new standard for kindergarten readiness. In addition, MDE is implementing two new initiatives aimed at improving reading and math skills.
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 24, 2026
Board of Education updated on teachers’ use of ClassWallet as efforts are made to resolve frustrations
The Mississippi Dept. of Education's Chief Operating Officer said the new system for purchase of classroom supplies was put in place due to issues, which included more than a million dollars in excess expenditures.
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Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
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July 23, 2026
Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface
Consumers already feeling pinched since the Iran war started may feel more pain after oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel.
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 23, 2026
Donation of Greenwood Leflore Hospital to UMMC now official
A bankruptcy court order last week cleared the way for the facility to continue operations.
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Clara Turnage
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July 22, 2026
Ole Miss, Southern Miss work to help school meals meet new nutrition standards
"School meals alone do not determine a child's lifelong eating habits, but they can play an important role," said Aleshia Hall-Campbell, executive director of the Institute of Child Nutrition at Ole Miss.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 10, 2026
U.S. wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb
News
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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
News
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 10, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: September 10, 2026
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 9, 2026
Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 3, 2026
Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 2, 2026
Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard
Culture
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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September 10, 2026
SEC not expected to vote on LSU’s membership this week, AP source says
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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September 10, 2026
Pumpkin spice lattes are back
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 10, 2026
Welcome at His table
Opinion
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
Opinion
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Grant Callen
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September 10, 2026
What I’m looking for in Mississippi’s next governor
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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September 9, 2026
Senator Cochran was right on timber
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