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The Mississippi Department of Education reported on Feb. 19, 2026, that the state’s 2024-25 graduation rate rose to 90.8% and the dropout rate fell to 7% for students who were freshmen in 2021-22.
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Mississippi is experiencing a surge in data center projects amid environmental protests, while facing alcohol supply delays and new manufacturing investments, according to reports.
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has announced an immediate change to how school traffic is handled along local highways following
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State lawmakers met Wednesday to discuss legislation to help communities clean up after January’s winter storm, WJTV reported. Thirty-four counties have requested federal assistance, and the approval process could take time.
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A backlog at the Mississippi Alcohol Beverage Control warehouse has delayed shipments to local liquor stores, straining inventory, WJTV reported. Madison Cellars co-owner Richard Peaster said his store recently received an order placed Jan. 22.
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RaShall Brackney, with over 30 years of law enforcement experience, was introduced Tuesday as Jackson’s new police chief. The City Council is scheduled to confirm her appointment next week.
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Firehawk Aerospace plans to invest $16.5 million in Crawford, Mississippi, creating 100 jobs as it expands its defense technology operations, according to state officials.
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The Senate Highway and Transportation Committee voted Wednesday to send Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Brad White’s reappointment to the full Senate after questioning him about the agency’s response to a January ice storm.
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The Mississippi House Education Committee voted to adjourn, effectively killing a key school transfer bill and signaling potential delays for school choice initiatives.
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Mississippi officials are awaiting a federal declaration to provide individual assistance following last month’s winter storm, while lawmakers plan funding measures to support recovery efforts.
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