1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (193+ words) School may have just let out for summer in Mississippi but parents who are planning to save a few dollars preparing for the next school year should mark Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12 on their calendars. Those are the dates…...

5+ hour, 16+ min ago  (487+ words) The Labor Department reported Friday that job growth was down slightly last month from a revised 179, 000 in April. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4. 3% Hiring has bounced back this year from a miserable 2025, showing unexpected strength in the face…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (338+ words) The oldest institution of higher learning in Mississippi officially changed its name on Monday. The 200-year-old Mississippi College is now Mississippi Christian University." "In this bicentennial year for the University, we want to ensure that MC will be a university…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago  (381+ words) Mississippi U. S. Senator Roger Wicker (R) is working with other senators to pass a bill that would reverse a decision by the U. S. Department of Education that fails to classify post-baccalaureate nursing degrees as "professional degrees," imposing stricter limits on federal student loans…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (560+ words) Consultants with the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems presented Mississippi's Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees with a proposed new funding model for the state's eight public universities on Thursday." Proposed allocations under the new funding model…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (308+ words) On Thursday, Mississippi released its statewide artificial intelligence education priorities, which provide a structured, step-by-step map of the AI skills students need from K-12 through career leadership, making the Magnolia State one of the first to do so. The AI Workforce…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1027+ words) Aliyah said she has difficulty focusing, and she finds it hard to concentrate when she's learning from a screen. She'll watch Netflix in class on her school laptop, hiding her earbuds behind her long, curly hair. "It's very hard to…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (753+ words) An effort was made during the 2026 legislative session to make all Mississippi school board seats elected, but the legislation failed to garner the support necessary to reach the governor's desk. Another push to make the change is expected when lawmakers…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (733+ words) Meridian Community College is launching a new automotive technology program made possible through support from Accelerate MS. MCC students will receive hands-on training in core automotive systems and emerging technologies. Instruction will meet Automotive Service Excellence standards and emphasize safety,…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (430+ words) The University of Southern Mississippi generated an estimated $1. 3 billion in total economic impact in fiscal year 2025, according to a newly released study, reinforcing its role as a key contributor to Mississippi's economy. "Southern Miss is transforming lives through education while…...