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Mississippi students achieve record high qualifying scores on Advanced Placement exams in 2024-25

Mississippi students achieve record high qualifying scores on Advanced Placement exams in 2024-25

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: September 30, 2025 Mississippi students achieve record high qualifying scores on Advanced Placement exams in 2024-25 JACKSON, Miss. – During the 2024-25 school year, 11,393 Mississippi public school students...

Owner:  American Government
MDE awarding $2.9 million in grants to nine Institutions of Higher Education for Mississippi Teacher Residency program

MDE awarding $2.9 million in grants to nine Institutions of Higher Education for Mississippi Teacher Residency program

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: September 29, 2025 MDE awarding $2.9 million in grants to nine Institutions of Higher Education for Mississippi Teacher Residency program JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education through its...

Owner:  American Government
Three Mississippi students named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars

Three Mississippi students named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: September 29, 2025 Three Mississippi students named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars JACKSON, Miss. – Three Mississippi students have been named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars. The students are Alexis Griffith...

Owner:  American Government
Mississippi Man Convicted of Federal Civil Rights and Arson Charges for Setting Fire to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Mississippi Man Convicted of Federal Civil Rights and Arson Charges for Setting Fire to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Yesterday, a federal jury in Gulfport, Mississippi, convicted Stefan Day Rowold on six counts of federal arson and civil rights charges for vandalizing and setting fire to a house of worship. On July 5, 2024, and July 7, 2024, Rowold vandalized...

Owner:  American Government
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Magnolia State miracle: An educational breakthrough in Mississippi

Magnolia State miracle: An educational breakthrough in Mississippi

Twelve years ago, when the National Assessment of Educational Progress reading scores came out, the Magnolia State surprised no one by landing 49th out of 50 spots. Mississippi is a state with its share of major struggles. Located in a region of...

Owner:  Philip Anschutz

Mississippi History is Attainable for Everyone

The Pearl River Historical Society held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 8. They welcomed archivist Ms. Miranda Vaughn to present on navigating the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. The Mississippi Department of Archives and...

Owner:  Todd Carpenter & Canso Investment Counsel
Mississippi’s Educational Surge

Mississippi’s Educational Surge

1st in the nation for academic growth in grade 4 reading and math since 2011. 1st in the nation in reading and second in math for economically disadvantaged 4th graders. 1st in the nation in reading and second in math for Hispanics 4th graders....

Owner:  Radiant Digital (f.k.a. BN Media LLC)
Pleasant Fall Weather Arrives Across Mississippi

Pleasant Fall Weather Arrives Across Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Cooler and drier air will move in behind a cold front, bringing pleasant conditions through the weekend. Daytime highs will settle in the low 80s, with crisp morning lows dipping into the upper 50s and low 60s. Friday will...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Mississippi congressman talks federal shutdown, stalled negotiations and political violence

Mississippi congressman talks federal shutdown, stalled negotiations and political violence

Mississippi Congressman Michael Guest has weighed in on the federal government shutdown, now in its second week.Millions of Americans are working without pay, while Congress remains deeply divided on how to reopen the government.On "The Tim Young...

Owner:  Hearst Family
3 observations from Mississippi State baseball fall scrimmages

3 observations from Mississippi State baseball fall scrimmages

New coach Brian O’Connor has implemented changes to Mississippi State's scrimmages and team workouts. Freshman pitcher Jack Bauer consistently threw around 100 mph in his scrimmage appearance. Freshman Tanner Beliveau has been impressive as a...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
JUCO FOOTBALL: East Central CC @ #4 Mississippi Gulf Coast CC (10/09/2025)

JUCO FOOTBALL: East Central CC @ #4 Mississippi Gulf Coast CC (10/09/2025)

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
New Orleans companies with business on the Mississippi River keep selling. What's behind the trend?

New Orleans companies with business on the Mississippi River keep selling. What's behind the trend?

New Orleans-based Bisso Towboat Co., a fifth-generation family-owned business that services ocean-going vessels along the Mississippi River, has been purchased by Connecticut-based Moran Towing Corp., the latest of more than half a dozen deals in...

Owner:  John & Dathel Georges
Did your pet make the list of Mississippi’s most popular dog names?
Mississippi State Board of Health tackles issues impacting public wellness

Mississippi State Board of Health tackles issues impacting public wellness

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi State Board of Health outlined its top priorities and shared with the public the issues most impacting residents. The Board heard everything - from the alarming rate of infant mortalities to how the state...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
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