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Letters between the Legislature and the Mississippi Department of Education make clear which teachers and staff qualify for raises passed in the 2026 session, including assistant teachers, special education teachers, charter teachers and school attendance officers.
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Legislative leaders and negotiators say they are close to finalizing youth court reforms and expect Gov. Tate Reeves to call a special session soon after confidentiality provisions expired.
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A two-page incident report obtained by Mississippi Today provides minimal detail about the June shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, leaving key questions about who fired and why.
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Jackson bus drivers and transportation workers have issued a 72-hour strike notice amid ongoing contract talks with MV Transportation. A strike could begin as early as Monday morning if an agreement isn’t reached.
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Authorities arrested 28-year-old Nydia Hudson on four counts of felony child endangerment after a July 1 document indicated she and her children had illegal substances in their systems, the sheriff’s office said.
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Brian Hadad called his latest pick the most difficult after adding the two top cornerbacks in Mississippi State history to his all-time squad, an announcement said.
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The Mississippi State Health Department is monitoring falling vaccination rates among kindergartners, with concerns about potential measles outbreaks, officials say.
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Mississippi’s flag football team, made up of Special Olympics athletes and Ole Miss partners, earned gold at the recent USA Games in Minneapolis, marking a historic achievement for the state.
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Mississippi Treasurer David McRae responded to Congressman Bennie Thompson’s criticism of the new Trump Accounts, a government-backed savings plan for minors launched earlier this week.
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Mississippi’s total state revenue rose by 1% in FY 2026, despite declines in sales tax. Meanwhile, extreme heat continues to threaten economic productivity, and a rocket test in Mississippi results in a safe explosion incident.
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