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Advisers to Thomas Duff, 67, who along with his brother Jim has been perennially listed as the richest in the state, said he’s very seriously considering a run for the

Every university in Mississippi is increasing tuition in the fall except for Delta State University.

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Gov. Tate Reeves’ nominations will seek to fill vacancies left by four of former Gov. Phil Bryant’s IHL appointees.

Gov. Tate Reeves has announced a round of eight appointments within state government. On Thursday, the Republican announced the following appointees, who will still need to be confirmed by the Senate before their tenure begins. Bill Ashley, Mississippi Department of Employment Security executive director Dr. William J. “Bill” Ashley is...

Gov. Tate Reeves' IHL board nominees exclude alumni from HBCU schools and MUW.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced multiple appointments to key positions within state government. “I was proud to appoint these individuals to key positions within state government,” said Reeves. “Each has the skills and experience to make a positive impact on the lives of Mississippians. I have no doubt that […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Mississippi’s faculty and staff continue to make far less than those in other Southern states and far less than they used to.

The Lark. Photo by Jan'Nise Thomas. Beginning August 2024, the University of Mississippi will lease 130 furnished bed spaces at

Starting next year, the number of high school graduates will begin to fall in Mississippi. That’s the looming reality a joint hearing of the House and Senate Colleges and Universities committees zeroed in on Wednesday. In Mississippi, this trend, called the “enrollment cliff,” will force the largely tuition-dependent colleges and universities to compete for a […]