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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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April 2, 2026
U.S. jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs.
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 2, 2026
Civics, financial literacy, Math Act included in omnibus Mississippi education bill as session winds down
Several education-related bills that did not previously make it through the legislative process were included in a last-minute agreement between the House and Senate. See what's included.
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Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
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April 1, 2026
Retail sales rose in February before the Iran war, which threatens to derail spending
Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in February, from a revised 0.1% decline in January, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
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Frank Corder
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April 1, 2026
Higher accountability standards coming to Mississippi public schools
State law requires that accountability standards be revised when 75% of students are proficient or when 65% of schools or districts earn a grade of “B” or higher. That milestone was met in 2023.
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 30, 2026
Mississippi lawmakers adopt increased K-12 public education budget even as student totals decline
Teachers and teacher assistants to see a $2,000 pay raise, while school attendance officers will get $5,000. Special education teachers will receive an additional $2,000 as well.
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Daniel Tyson
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March 30, 2026
Lawmakers approve tax credits for contributions to rural Mississippi hospitals
State Senator Lane Taylor believes the bill could help struggling rural hospitals as many are facing financial hardships.
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 30, 2026
State funding for Mississippi Medicaid tops $1 billion
Lawmakers agreed to a 16% increase in state funding for the social welfare healthcare program. The Division of Medicaid had requested an increase of $390 million.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 27, 2026
Mississippi lawmakers agree on $2,000 teacher pay raise
"Tight state budget" given as reason for reduced amount of teacher pay raises after the House and Senate touted significantly higher competing proposals.
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 27, 2026
Governor vetoes “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act” over allowance for out-of-state residents
Governor Tate Reeves also vetoed another medical cannabis-related bill that would have extended the time between caregiver background checks, among other provisions.
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
Edney increasingly an unlikely choice as White House delays naming new CDC Director
The Mississippi State Health Officer's public stance championing the importance of vaccinations and childhood immunizations would appear to be at odds with Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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March 24, 2026
It’s a bad time to hunt for new jobs, most US workers say in new Gallup poll
Just 28% of workers in a quarterly Gallup survey conducted in the last part of 2025 said now is a “good time” to find a job, with 72% saying it is a bad time.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 24, 2026
Mississippi Dept. of Education adds new Districts, Schools of Innovation
The new Districts of Innovation include Newton County, Union Public School District, and Western Line School District.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Who’s running for Agriculture Commissioner in 2027?
News
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David Fischer, Associated Press
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June 17, 2026
Dangerous flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast
News
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 8, 2026
EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”
Culture
Culture
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John Maxwell
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June 17, 2026
Ode to Jackson’s New Stage Theatre
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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June 17, 2026
The true prophetic voice
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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June 16, 2026
The Next Chapter: How Dixon Books & Loft brought new life to a Natchez landmark
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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June 17, 2026
State Supreme Court holds firm in seeking justice for Quitman County family in 1990
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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June 12, 2026
Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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June 11, 2026
A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?
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