Several Mississippi school districts are reacting to the newly released state department of education academic ratings. MPB spoke with two districts who are working to see improvement in student performance.

The only charter school approved this year in Mississippi is a middle school in the Delta. MPB’s Alexandra Watts reports on what it means for students and families in the area.

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jim Hood is calling for expanding state-funded preschool, increasing teacher pay and spending more overall on K-12 education

Academic ratings for Mississippi pubic schools are out and the state department of education is touting the results. Despite improvements, advocates say more funding is needed.

City and nonprofit leaders in the Capital City are hoping a new anti-hunger task force can make a dent in central Mississippi's food insecurity problem. MPB's Ezra Wall reports.

Mississippi is in the midst of a Hepatitis A according to the state department of health. The agency is dealing with the viral infection on two fronts.

Two U.S. attorneys in Mississippi are leading the formation of a statewide human trafficking council.

Mississippi Republicans are banding together to show a united front as the Fall election campaign season swings into high gear.

Mississippi advocates on both sides of the charter school funding issue are reacting to a recent state Supreme Court decision that leaves charter school funding in place.