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Moriah Balingit, Associated Press
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August 6, 2026
Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations
The proposed changes would replace extensive federal regulations with state and local requirements. Officials claim this could save more than $2 billion and expand the program's reach, but experts warn it may lower standards.
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Frank Corder
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August 6, 2026
Legislative education leaders push back on Moss Point School District’s claim that teacher pay raises are causing shortfall
"Everything that they're saying is untrue," House Education Chairman Rob Roberson said Thursday. "The teacher pay increase was funded by the State of Mississippi."
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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
, Cathy Bussewitz, 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.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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October 12, 2026
Callais decision causing headaches in Mississippi as special election and 2027 loom large
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 12, 2026
IHL extends commissioner’s contract, increases pay
News
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Clara Turnage
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October 12, 2026
Researcher using $7 million grant to create ‘self-driving’ lab at Ole Miss
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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Robert St. John
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October 12, 2026
Closing time at the Vatican
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 12, 2026
Justice, kindness, and humility
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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October 11, 2026
The athletes of God
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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