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James Bowley at his Jackson home, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Bowley was a religious studies professor at Millsaps College, but was terminated in January after expressing political views. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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Amid nationwide crackdown on speech in universities, Millsaps professor’s employment remains in flux

By MUKTA JOSHI AND MICHAEL GUIDRY - MISSISSIPPI TODAY MUKTA JOSHI AND MICHAEL GUIDRY - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Wed,04/23/25-1:34PM, 241 Reads 5,418 Statewide
The morning after the 2024 presidential election, James Bowley canceled his class “to mourn and process this racist fascist country.” Millsaps fired him.
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Magnolia Mornings: January 13, 2026

By MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF
Tue,01/13/26-12:42PM, 241 Reads 7,709 Statewide
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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Rensel “Ike” Monger

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Thu,10/09/25-10:20PM, 241 Reads
A Celebration of Life Service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Abundant Life Church in Grenada for Rensel “Ike” Monger, 82, who died on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Visitation was held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, at Clark-Williams Funeral Home in Grenada.
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State Superintendent releases annual report for K-12 schools

By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,01/08/26-3:38PM, 241 Reads 15,899 Statewide
The report states graduation rates and the number of third graders passing reading assessments are making gains.
Mississippi State Superintendent of Education Dr. Lance Evans released his annual report this week, outlining the state’s educational achievements during the 2024-25 school year.
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