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Mississippi ranks 30 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

Mississippi ranks 30 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $42,336 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

By Magnolia State News | Apr 2, 2025

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College students paid more in Mississippi in 2022-23 school year

By Magnolia State News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.3% in Mississippi in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Mississippi ranks no. 30 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Magnolia State News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Mississippi secured the thirtieth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 65.5%.

Analysis: Mississippi among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Magnolia State News Report | Apr 28, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Magnolia State News shows that Mississippi is one of 11 states that has such a program.

LGBTQ+ 101 (Students Only) on Mar 29

LGBTQ+ 101 (Students Only) on Mar 29

3D Design and Printing Workshop (Autodesk) on Mar 29

3D Design and Printing Workshop (Autodesk) on Mar 29

Plant bug battle lasts all season in cotton

Plant bug battle lasts all season in cotton

MSU floral specialist to give demo at Merrehope

MSU floral specialist to give demo at Merrehope

QPR Suicide Prevention Training on Mar 28

QPR Suicide Prevention Training on Mar 28

Career STEP and ECCC Prepare Ifeacho for Workforce

By Magnolia State News reports | Mar 27, 2023

Chibuzo Ifeacho, a student originally from Nigeria, has always had a goal of becoming a truck driver in life, and with the help of East Central Community College and the Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District’s Career STEP program, that dream is now a reality.

Thompson named MSU’s Miss Maroon and White

By Magnolia State News reports | Mar 27, 2023

Mississippi State University senior Madeleine Thompson, center, a communication/public relations major from Mobile, Alabama, is Miss Maroon and White for 2023.

Landers Feels At Home in Maroon and White

Since making the decision to transfer from Florida State, graduate transfer Kiersten Landers has made an immediate impact for Mississippi State softball.

Extension beef field day set for March 30

Livestock industry professionals looking to learn more about grazing and forage management practices are invited to a beef cattle field day hosted by the Mississippi State University Extension Service.

MSU graduate students, Catchot honored at national cotton conference

Six Mississippi State students and a faculty member are recent award winners at the 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conference, known as the world’s largest cotton technology transfer conference.

ECCC Inducts Students to Phi Theta Kappa

These East Central Community College students were recently inducted into Theta Xi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges.

Tai'Reon Joseph Named First Team All-MACCC

East Central Community College's Tai'Reon Joseph was tabbed First Team All-MACCC for his stellar year on the court in 2022-23.

Dawgs Remain In Jenkins’ Heart

About five decades have passed since Jerry Jenkins was scoring and hauling down rebounds for Mississippi State.

Seed treatments protect crops from early harm

When managing insects and diseases in row crops, growers typically act after a problem appears, but there are no reactive treatments for some pests, including soil insects that attack seeds and developing seedlings.

MSU students win regional weed science honors, professor earns Educator Award