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Allyson Cole

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Sep 15, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Allyson Cole

    Mississippi attendance law brings new rules for student absences (opens the original)

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    HATTIESBURG, Miss. (RHCJC News) - As Mississippi public school districts update attendance policies under a new state law, some parents, educators and health care providers are questioning how the changes will affect students who miss school because of illness. Senate Bill 2103, which took effect July 1, requires public school districts to adopt locally tailored attendance policies by Nov. 1 as part of a statewide effort to reduce chronic absenteeism. The law generally allows students five excus

  2. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · Allyson Cole

    Mississippi could face $75 million SNAP cost as food pantry demand rises - SuperTalk Mississippi (opens the original)

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    Mississippi could be responsible for an estimated $75 million a year in SNAP benefit costs under new federal requirements as food pantries across the state report increased demand for assistance. Mississippi Food Network reported in August that visits across its network were up 36% from a year ago. The increase comes as Mississippi prepares to shoulder a larger share of the costs of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Beginning Oct. 1, states will be responsible for 75% of SNAP admini

  3. Article · Sep 4, 2026 · Allyson Cole

    Mississippi could face $75 million SNAP cost as food pantry demand rises (opens the original)

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    JACKSON, Miss. (RHCJC News) - Mississippi could be responsible for an estimated $75 million a year in SNAP benefit costs under new federal requirements as food pantries across the state report increased demand for assistance. Mississippi Food Network reported in August that visits across its network were up 36% from a year ago. The increase comes as Mississippi prepares to shoulder a larger share of the costs of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Beginning Oct. 1, states will be resp

  4. Article · Aug 6, 2026 · Allyson Cole, Roy Howard Community Journalism Center

    Wiggins rallies around Hood Industries workers after mill closure (opens the original)

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    STONE COUNTY — As Hood Industries prepares to permanently close its Wiggins plywood mill at the end of August, community organizations are working to help approximately 250 displaced employees find new jobs and connect them with financial, mental health and other support services. A two-day job fair for former Hood Industries employees will be held Aug. 14 from noon to 6 p.m. and Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Perkinston campus. The event is part of a

  5. Article · Jul 27, 2026 · Allyson Cole, RHCJC News

    Mississippi financial literacy mandate increases economic knowledge statewide (opens the original)

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    While the legislation, known as the Mississippi Math Act, is now law, many of its classroom requirements will be phased in over the next several years. The bill incorporates the J.P. Wilemon Jr. Financial Literacy Act, which failed to pass as a standalone measure in previous legislative sessions. Beginning with the 2027-28 school year, Mississippi public schools will be required to provide financial literacy instruction for students in grades 6-8. The curriculum will cover topics including incom

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