Statewide News
State Board of Education tightens financial standards for school districts after growing number fall behind on annual audits
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune In response to the growing number of districts falling behind on their annual audits, the Mississippi State Board of Education approved a request...
Governor opts Mississippi into Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Monday that he has opted Mississippi into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program to promote school choice in...
Week 2 of the 2026 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature Recap
By: Clay Mansell, MS State Representative, District 56 The second week of the 2026 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature has concluded. The House continued its work on a variety of issues,...
Senate looks to repeal nearly two dozen “obsolete” state boards and commissions
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Senate is fast-tracking a top priority of Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) early in the session, that being the streamlining of...
House passes Mississippi Education Freedom Act out of committee
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Education Freedom Act passed out of the House Education Committee on Wednesday by a roll call vote of 14-11 down party...
Senators consider ways to reduce redundancies, save taxpayer money
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune A Senate committee responsible for restructuring and improving the efficiency of Mississippi state government met Monday to hear suggestions on how...