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Southern Miss, Mississippi Valley presidents receive contract renewals with pay raises
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,01/24/25-10:21AM , 289 Reads 5,538 Statewide
USM president Joe Paul received a $50,000 pay raise, while MVSU President Jerryl Briggs received an increase of $10,000.
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School board selects new Interim Superintendent
By JAY FLETCHER - Reporter
Fri,01/24/25-9:55AM , 43,639 Reads
The Board of Trustees for the Greenville Public School District (GPSD) has named Dr. Ilean Richards as the new Interim Superintendent.
Richards has spent her life working to make schools better in Mississippi.
She grew up in Belzoni and now lives in Greenville.
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Eastern view of Green-Gibbs Plaza on the campus of Jackson State University. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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Jackson State faculty senate president sues for wrongful termination
By MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,01/23/25-11:11AM , 271 Reads 5,556 Statewide
Dawn McLin’s lawsuit is not the only one facing the university and its governing board over recent hirings and firings.

The Jackson State University’s president and governing board are facing a lawsuit from the faculty senate president who last fall was placed on leave pending termination.
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State Superintendent advocates for hybrid instructional program, other education changes
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Wed,01/22/25-12:05PM , 250 Reads 5,418 Statewide
Workforce development through CTE programs and statewide early learning are among Dr. Lance Evans’ top goals.
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