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Jeremy Pittari
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June 5, 2026
Lawmakers question Rural Health Transformation director on program’s transparency
Mississippi has nearly $205 million for the first budget period of a five-year grant through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program established in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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June 5, 2026
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as U.S. job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The drop in immigrants and rising Baby Boomer retirements mean that fewer people are competing for work. As a result, the so-called break-even point — the number of new jobs required to keep the unemployment rate stable — has likely dropped to near zero, from the 155,000 new jobs per month that was typical two or three years ago, according to a Federal Reserve report.
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 5, 2026
House lawmakers consider Mississippi school consolidation amid enrollment decline, increased funding
Mississippi's public school enrollment is down over 60,000 students in the last decade while the state's education budget has reached record levels. House lawmakers have discussed consolidation in the past but efforts have stalled.
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Alex Veiga, Associated Press
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June 4, 2026
Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months
Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions to bond market investors’ expectations for the economy and inflation.
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 2, 2026
Restored emergency services in Smith County cares for over 3,200 patients in first year
Grant funds through the Health Resources and Services Administration assisted in returning emergency care to Smith County where none had been available for decades as well as in the renovation of Covington County Hospital.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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June 1, 2026
Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds
A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York calculates that remote work is responsible for nearly two-thirds of the rise in the unemployment rate for young college graduates since the pandemic.
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 29, 2026
Joint legislative committee discusses Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program
Lawmakers were told that Mississippi was one of only two states in the nation where the governor's office had a role in administering the program. Lawmakers plan to reconvene next week to hear from the state's project director.
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Matt Sedensky, Associated Press
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May 29, 2026
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index.
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 28, 2026
Despite drop in latest public health emergency preparedness ranking, Mississippi’s State Health Officer remains confident
"In terms of my heartburn level for emergency preparedness at the state level, I don't have very much," Dr. Daniel Edney said. "It's just one of the things that we've always done really well in Mississippi."
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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May 28, 2026
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes
Inflation jumped to 3.8% in April compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from 3.5% in March and the highest since May 2023.
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 22, 2026
Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year
In other business, the State Board of Education was told that the Mississippi Department of Education is working with districts regarding the expiring hold harmless period under the new funding formula. They are also seeking clarification on the additional pay raise for special education teachers.
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Daniel Tyson
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May 21, 2026
Mississippi announces statewide AI educational framework
The state artificial intelligence educational framework will provide a foundation for understanding, teaching, and applying AI in education and workforce development.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
Lawmakers say Ag Commissioner order on excused school absences is non-binding
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
House lawmakers exploring ways to cut Mississippi property taxes, car tag fees
News
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Cass Rutledge
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September 18, 2026
Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2026
Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon
Business
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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
Culture
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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September 18, 2026
Kiffin’s return to face the program he spurned looms over No. 7 LSU’s visit to No. 8 Ole Miss
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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September 18, 2026
Acclaimed graphic novelist John Jennings to lead weeklong residency at The MAX
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 18, 2026
Preparing for death
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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September 16, 2026
Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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September 15, 2026
Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
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