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Jeremy Pittari
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December 11, 2025
How Mississippi’s colleges and universities are funded is top of mind for lawmakers
Development of a new performance-based funding model is up for discussion as lawmakers and IHL consider ways to improve degree outcomes and workforce needs.
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Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
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December 11, 2025
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Senators on Thursday rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies for three years and a Republican alternative that would have created new health savings accounts.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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December 10, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions
In a set of quarterly economic projections, Fed officials signaled they expect to lower rates just once next year. Wednesday’s cut reduced the rate to about 3.6%, the lowest it has been in nearly three years.
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 10, 2025
Obesity, Medicaid and SNAP among topics discussed by Senate Study Committee on Women, Children and Families
Obesity is still playing a large part in the negative health outcomes for women, babies and children in Mississippi. And state agencies are working through changes to federal welfare programs.
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Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press
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December 10, 2025
Rod Paige, nation’s first African American to serve as secretary of education, dies at 92
Former President George W. Bush announced Paige's death on Tuesday. Paige began his long education career as a football coach and later head coach at Jackson State University.
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Frank Corder
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December 9, 2025
Mississippi near top of U.S. in wage growth
Mississippi's average weekly wage grew 5 percent, the second highest rate in the nation. Governor Reeves said, "Surely does not fit the narrative being pushed by certain members of the liberal press!"
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 8, 2025
Senate Universities and Colleges Committee set to hold two days of hearings
Topics of discussion are expected to focus on state spending, graduation rates and preparing college students to meet the state's workforce needs.
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 5, 2025
AI could enhance rural healthcare delivery, but concerns linger with the emerging technology
Experts express concern over a lack of transparency in the types of data being used to develop the technology as well as the need for unbiased algorithms.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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December 5, 2025
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened
The data likely eases the way to a widely expected interest rate cut by the central bank next week.
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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December 4, 2025
U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years last week, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates.
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Frank Corder
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December 3, 2025
Narcan vending machine coming to Singing River Gulfport Hospital
The new vending machine will be available 24/7 and is provided at no cost to those using it.
Issues
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Daniel Tyson
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December 3, 2025
Mississippi anesthesiologist says safety, not speed is important in delivering anesthesia services
Dr. Tyler Stout is asking legislators to consider preventing insurance companies from setting time limits on anesthesiologists when providing services to patients.
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 11, 2026
Senate counters House $5,000 teacher pay raise with $2,000 increases over 3 years
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 11, 2026
Persons convicted of a sex crime against a child could face the death penalty under House proposal
News
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Daniel Tyson
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March 11, 2026
Senate Tourism chair isn’t giving up on creating a standalone Dept. of Tourism just yet
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 11, 2026
GE Aerospace investing another $18 million in Batesville site
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 5, 2026
Mississippi lawmakers send worker freedom legislation to Governor
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2026
General Atomics expanding in Shannon
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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March 11, 2026
Magnolia State culture bearer: Kelle Barfield
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 11, 2026
Battling Bitterness
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 10, 2026
A hidden note in Tremont: Discovering the Tammy Wynette Legacy Center
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 11, 2026
Fred Smith’s legacy is one of civility, curiosity, and a world-class love of books
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 9, 2026
Hyde-Smith, Adlakha Republican Primary for U.S. Senate could impact general election
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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March 6, 2026
President’s choice to strike Iran is profound, deliberate, and correct
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