Money
Cleveland hoteliers moving forward without Trump, keeping $6 million in tax breaks
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The project developers say the company is on solid financial footing and the hotel will open this fall
Education
‘This is why people are leaving the state’: How state aid rules hinder college access for working-class families
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Legislators, university and college presidents and other stakeholders have spent the past year reviewing state aid and possible solutions including a complete overhaul of the system
How Mississippi’s financial aid programs reached a ‘tipping point’
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‘Unfortunately there’s been no overall strategy for the creation of state aid programs,’ director says
Over 17 percent of Mississippi students chronically absent from school
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Chronic absenteeism includes all reasons a student would miss school – excused absences, unexcused absences or suspensions.
Greenville schools, Mississippi Valley partner to break down college access barriers
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Greenville Public Early College High School offers students a high school degree and up to two years’ worth of college credit.
Education
DeVos explores potential of virtual learning in the Delta amid harsh conditions public schools face
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Education secretary praised the school’s willingness to try new approaches, educators say more programs needed
Suit accuses Cleveland of routinely incarcerating ‘mentally disturbed individuals’
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Officials deny lawsuit’s claim that they disregard the policies that are in place
Education
As state scores rise, Delta districts grapple with disparity in test results
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A Mississippi Today analysis shows students in the Delta score about 16 percent lower than the statewide average.
Mound Bayou high school can close, state Supreme Court says
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In the latest development in the dispute between the community and the school district, court filed its order Aug. 14; the first day of school was scheduled for Aug. 16
Mound Bayou high school to remain open; judge wants state to weigh in on closing plan
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The Mississippi Department of Education maintains that reconfiguring the district is a local issue, not a state one.
Education
With back to school approaching, imperiled Mound Bayou school remains in limbo
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John F. Kennedy High School in Mound Bayou is temporarily scheduled to remain open for the school year, pending a judge’s final order.
Mississippi Culture
Mound Bayou’s history a ‘magical kingdom’ residents fight to preserve
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The Delta town settled by former slaves is a poignant paradox: one that laments that the town isn’t what it was, but knows that it’s still worth fighting for.
Education
College board, universities remain vital as wave of leadership changes hits
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Half of the university presidents, a third of the IHL, and the Commissioner of Higher Education have all transitioned out of their roles during the past year.
‘Brain drain’ event looks beyond data, explores why Mississippians leave
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Social issues send some students packing; sense of duty keeps others at home
Education
Delta State: Talks on race the right thing to do in this day, time
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The four-day conference, which first began in 2014, offers discussions on education and community, economic opportunities, and social justice