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Ole Miss students’ translation of World War I letters highlights value of higher education, writer says

The Ole Miss students’ translation of the World War I letters reminds us that a university education cannot always be measured in salaries or job placements, writer says.

Mississippi’s Duff brothers again make Forbes list of richest people in the world

The billionaire brothers are the two wealthiest people in Mississippi, and they each saw their net worth rise from $4.1 billion last year to $4.5 billion, according to Forbes. They ranked 380 on the list.

Mississippi River mayors call for water conservation protections amid growing data center demand

Mississippi River mayors came together to help their communities evaluate data center proposals as the facilities expand across the area.

Teachers’ unusual classroom supplies expose another ClassWallet snag

Mississippi Department of Education officials are aware of continued challenges teachers face with buying classroom supplies through the digital platform ClassWallet. They’re working on solutions.

Hattiesburg voters pack hearing to oppose redistricting plans

Only a handful of the many people who addressed the Joint House and Senate Redistricting Committee said that they support efforts altering congressional and state legislative districts. The vast majority said they’re against it because they believe it would waste taxpayer dollars and diminish Black voting power.

Mississippi midterms: In traditionally red 3rd District, Guest faces political newcomer farmer from Shubuta

The challengers are coming at Guest from the left and right with criticism of Guest’s support of, and lack of pushback against, Trump administration policies.

UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce defends firing employee over social media post

Ole Miss Chancellor Glenn Boyce contends, in a response filed Wednesday, that the dismissal of a First Amendment lawsuit a former employee filed against him last year should stand.

Mississippi college board sets spring goal to name MUW’s next president

The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning board of trustees expect to name a new president for the Mississippi University for Women by spring 2027.

Mississippi EV battery plant on hold after receiving millions in incentives

Production, originally slated to start in 2027, is now delayed indefinitely. This is after the state has spent at least $107 million on the project.

Battery plant delays, a $528M Hitachi investment, Walls data center: Mississippi Marketplace

A Marshall County battery plant received record state incentives. Now it’s delayed.