by Courtney Brown, 10th AI can affect people in a multitude of ways, more than one might think. Due to the popularization of AI chatbots and the rise of dependency on AI, multiple studies and cases prove the strong negative […]
by Skylar Steele, 11th In a move that signals a seismic shift in the state’s educational landscape, the Mississippi House of Representatives narrowly passed House Bill 2, titled the Education Freedom Act, on January 16, 2026. The legislation cleared the
by Samantha Anderson, 10th The new phone policy at JPS has received a divided response. Some say the policy is “harsh” and “unfair,” while others think it’s a good incorporation of the school rules. Here at the Hoofbeat, we asked
by Kristina Williams, 10th Bullying (including cyberbullying) can take a toll on many kids of different age groups. Kids who are bullied are likely to feel alone and isolated from people. Many kids who are bullied have a greater risk
by Samantha Anderson, 10th Murrah’s Hoofbeat Newspaper was first started in 1962. For decades, the Murrah High School Newspaper has managed ads, printed photography, and won awards for capturing the school’s vibrant extracurricular life. The newspaper even earned public recognition
