Statewide News
New lawsuit alleges race-based discrimination by all-white community college board
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today April 5, 2023 When the Mississippi Community College Board unanimously selected Kell Smith as executive director earlier this year, it discriminated against a...
Six 7-12th grade teachers named state-level finalists for 2022-23 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Six 7-12th grade Mississippi teachers have been named 2022-23 state-level finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST program is the...
Ballot initiative death, coming soon to a campaign ad near you
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today April 5, 2023 Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and any state senator with an opponent for reelection this year can expect to field lots of questions and campaign-ad jabs...
Bill to revamp financial aid dies in 2023 session
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today April 3, 2023 A bill to substantially overhaul Mississippi’s college financial aid programs died in conference on the final day of the legislative session, joining...
Mississippi’s racial divides were on full display as HB 1020 got its final debate and passing vote
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today March 31, 2023 The state of Mississippi's racial wounds and sordid history were again thrust into full view at the Capitol on Friday as the House debated and...
Lawmakers pass largest budget in state history. No tax cuts or refunds, more for schools and roads
by Geoff Pender and Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today April 1, 2023 After bitter arguments, stalemates and blown deadlines the Mississippi Legislature pulled an all-nighter and passed a state budget...