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K-12 education formula, presumptive Medicaid eligibility, retirement reform become law July 1
Bills such as a historic K-12 education funding formula, expansions to the Capitol Complex Improvement District in Jackson, several individual suffrage bills and a law that gives pregnant women presumed eligibility for Medicaid benefits. Lawmakers also passed further legislative oversight for the Public Employees Retirement System of Mississippi. Following is...
18 educators complete program to reduce Mississippi teacher shortage
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Eighteen educators completed a summer program at the University of Mississippi, aimed at reducing the growing middle school math teacher shortage statewide. The UM Center for Mathematics and Science Education wrapped up its Middle Math Institutes on Thursday, June 27. According to officials, participants became eligible to add on a Mississippi Department of […]
MSU Master Irrigator Program Equips Growers
The Mississippi State University Extension Service is taking irrigation education a step further by offering Master Irrigator status to those who complete a course of training. There is no cost to growers to participate in this training, which includes eight hours of online classes and 16 hours of in-person training....
JA standouts are transferring to Germantown
MADISON, Miss. — Mike and Mason Williams, who starred at Jackson Academy, are now transferring to Germantown High School. The two brothers are sons of JSU head basketball coach and NBA Champion Mo Williams. They led JA to a 36-1 record and their first overall MAIS title since 2006 this past season. Now they will join one of the top players in the country in the 2026 class in Sam Funchess at Germantown.
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
U News | Universities of Mississippi and Kentucky win funding from the National Science Foundation. CU Boulder receives $20 million grant to launch a National Quantum Nanofab facility. From Two Universities in Neighboring States:. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $35 million to five universities, including two in...
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