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Senate Education Committee Chairman Dennis DeBar Jr., R-Leakesville, receives a question regarding "school choice" legislation that would make it easier for students to transfer out of their assigned public school district to other public school districts, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Mississippi Capitol in Jackson, Miss. Credit: Richard Lake/Mississippi Today
The House’s education bill that includes wide expansion of school choice policies is dead, its fate decided after 84 seconds of deliberation by a Senate panel.
The Senate Education Committee met on Tuesday solely to discuss the House’s omnibus education package that included a school choice program that would’ve allowed public dollars to go toward private school tuition and homeschooling.
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The Mississippi Democratic Party took a victory lap late Tuesday, following the Senate Education Committee’s vote to killing the Mississippi Education Freedom Act, a proposal that had the support of President Donald Trump, Governor Tate Reeves, House Speaker Jason White and the Mississippi Republican Party.
Speaker Jason White’s signature education freedom package died at the hands of the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday, as Republicans joined Democrats in unanimously killing the measure.
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Rep. Becky Currie, R- Brookhaven, during a hearing at the Mississippi State Capitol, in 2020. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today
A reform bill that would set up an oversight committee to review each prison death comes after a joint news investigation by several local outlets.
By Mina Corpuz and Caleb Bedillion, The Marshall Project - Mississippi Today on
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Rick Cleveland has watched all the 59 previous Super Bowls, 30 in person – always in pursuit of all the Mississippi angles. His memories are many.
By Rick Cleveland and Tyler Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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Lt. Governor Hosemann outraised the potential gubernatorial field last year, pulling in nearly $1.7 million with AG Fitch not far behind. However, Auditor White leads the pack in cash on hand with over $3.8 million.
This time next year, all eyes will be on who is running for what state office in Mississippi.
Campaign finance reports filed last week, and the related messaging from current officeholders, give voters a glimpse into who will be jockeying for higher office.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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A vote against a Democrat-backed amendment on a resolution that was ruled procedurally defective in the Senate Rules Committee has drawn scrutiny from the Mississippi Senator’s challengers.
Opponents of Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) are attempting to use a committee vote on a proposed amendment that was ruled to be not germane to the measure at hand as fodder on the campaign trail.
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George and Mary Robinson sit on the porch of their home as they talk about how they have been surviving after last weekend's winter storm Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Tchula. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Some Holmes County residents have lived for days without power and water. Some have slept in cars for warmth. Some have missed hot meals.
It was the fourth day after the ice storm that Loleeta Cobbins had purchased a $2 package of hot dogs to feed to her kids. It was the fourth morning she woke up in her car beside her mother after tucking her five children into blankets in a closet — the warmest part of their cold apartment. It was when she started to dilute her newborn’s baby formula.
By Leonardo Bevilacqua - Mississippi Today on
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Below is a political opinion column by Bobby Harrison:
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today on
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There’s a nationwide push for more nuclear power, driven by an AI data center boom, but plants require huge investments and raise safety and environmental concerns.
Mississippi lawmakers are pushing for the state to incentivize nuclear energy production, as increasing such production becomes a surprisingly bipartisan issue nationwide
Over the past fifteen years, Democratic and Republican presidents have pushed to increase the U.S.’s nuclear capacity by keeping existing plants operating and investing in new ones.
By Katherine Lin - Mississippi Today on
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More Fire Deaths Reported in
Wake of Winter Storm
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State Sen. Jeremy England, R-Vancleave, speaks to reporters at a press conference with Republican Secretary of State Michael Watson at the Mississippi State Capitol on Jan. 21, 2026, about strengthening Mississippi's campaign finance laws. Credit: Katherine Lin/Mississippi Today
A Senate committee approved legislation to reform Mississippi’s notoriously lax campaign finance laws, while a House committee made clear it has no intentions of even considering it.
By Taylor Vance - Mississippi Today on
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JACKSON, Miss. – Dr. Paul Parker spent his career caring for young gastroenterology patients at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
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Mississippi lawmakers face the first major killing deadline of the 2026 legislative session on Tuesday, the deadline for House and Senate committees to pass measures originating in their own chamber.
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today on
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Annual campaign finance reports show potential top contenders for Mississippi governor in 2027 were busy fundraising last year.
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Article #1212 – How cold is it?
Sunday, February 8, 3036
I am extremely cold-natured. All my friends and family know that about me. I always have a sweater or jacket when dining out – no matter what time of year it is. When I began to hear about the upcoming record-breaking low temps we just experienced, I became cold just thinking about it. The first morning I woke up to single digits was terrible. I hated to open the door to let my cats in and out. They didn’t stay out there for very long!
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Feb. 1 Sideline View
The New England Patriots (17-3) and the Seattle Seahawks (16-3) will meet in Super Bowl LX this Sunday at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CST on NBC. New England will make their record 12th Super Bowl appearance, the most among all NFL teams. The Patriots are 6-5 in Super Bowls and could become the first NFL team to win seven Super Bowls or the first to lose six Super Bowls.
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OUTDOOR TRUTHS
There’s no doubt what we do makes an impression on our young people and those who look up to us. Just as I remember buying my first new gun, I also remember my first new knife. Not only was I enamored by the knife itself, but I was also very interested in the paperwork that came with it. While most would only throw away the unnecessary stuff, I made it a point to find out about my new Buck knife. It talked about how to take care of it and how to sharpen it. But what caught my attention was the message from Al Buck. Here is how it read.
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Progress continues: Entergy Mississippi restores more than 90% of customers, updates restoration times for those who remain without power
Customer Information Center opened to provide restoration updates, connect customers with available resources
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Give an orchid this
Valentine’s Day
By Eddie Smith
MSU Extension Service
While roses may be the traditional choice when Valentine’s Day rolls around, I’ve found that orchids offer something even more meaningful -- a living reminder of love that returns year after year.
I’ve been gifted several orchids over the years, and they bring me joy every time they bloom.
Phalaenopsis orchids, often called moth orchids, are the most popular Valentine’s Day choice.
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