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An analysis by Mississippi Today of court records found the state high court considered at least 18 Batson claims from 2015 to 2025 and ruled in favor of struck Black jurors zero times.
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The Mississippi Department of Education downgraded accreditation for 14 districts and approved corrective action plans, citing poor recordkeeping, fiscal mismanagement and governance problems. Two districts face possible state takeover if they do not clear violations by year’s end.
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Legislators missed a deadline to reform Mississippi’s Supreme Court districts amid ongoing litigation. They advanced bills on immigration enforcement and education policy before session’s end.
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Brian Hadad says Mississippi State’s early-season surge comes from a mental edge, not just roster talent, and credits that approach to the team’s work under Brian O’Connor.
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Daniel Stallworth from Moss Point secured a spot in the ‘American Idol’ top 14 during Monday’s episode, marking the fourth Mississippian to reach this stage in the past four seasons.
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A bill to mandate dyslexia testing for Mississippi inmates failed to advance in the state legislature, marking the second consecutive year it has died on the legislative calendar.
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Legislature approves pay raises for teachers, assistants, and school officials, increasing the education budget despite a shrinking student population.
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The Mississippi legislature passed a bill establishing a water authority for Jackson with limited Democratic support. The measure now awaits Gov. Tate Reeves’ decision.
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A last-minute measure to restore two majority-Black Senate districts to majority-white districts was rejected by Mississippi lawmakers. The move was in response to potential changes in federal voting rights protections.
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Legislative leaders say they have largely settled a $3.4 billion K-12 education spending plan while filing a procedural extension to buy more time to finish budget and policy work.
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