Statewide News
Graduation rate rises, dropout rate falls in Mississippi
By: Jeremy Pittari Mississippi continues to make historic strides in its K-12 education system. This week, the Mississippi Department of Education announced that the dropout rate fell to 8.5 percent...
Herzog named MBI Director
By Frank Corder James “Jimmy” Herzog has been appointed as the Lieutenant Colonel and Director of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI), per Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean...
National Board-Certified Educator Dawn Barham Appointed to MAET Board of Directors
Dawn Barham, a National Board-Certified music educator serving in the state’s public school system for 35 years, has been appointed to the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television Board of...
Mississippi’s 2022-23 graduation rate of 89.4% marks all-time high; dropout rate falls to 8.5%
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released today the 2022-23 school year graduation and dropout rates, showing an all-time high 89.4% graduation rate and a decreased 8.5% dropout rate....
Winter weather causes virtual start to college spring semester
by Molly Minta Due to icy roads and freezing temperatures, Mississippi universities across the state are moving classes online, with one school asking students to delay moving onto campus until the...
Governor Reeves Issues State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Weather
Governor Tate Reeves issued a State of Emergency today in anticipation of winter weather expected to impact the state starting Sunday, January 14, 2024. The National Weather Services is forecasting...