Statewide News
High School NIL legislation quietly dies in Mississippi
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A bill that would have allowed Mississippi high school student-athletes to accept Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, money or benefits quietly died in...
Senate sends Financial Literacy Act, Civics education bills to House
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Senate passed two education bills late last week that aim to increase young people’s knowledge of finances and civics. The...
PBM reform bill passes in House, aims to bring down prescription costs
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill on the floor last week. The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act,...
Sparklight to Award $30,000 for STEM Education through its 2026 “Dream Bigger” Contest
Sparklight®, a leading fiber-fueled internet provider, is launching its 2026 “Dream Bigger” contest, awarding $30,000 to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)...
House passes two medical cannabis-related bills onto Senate
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Two bills related to Mississippi’s medical cannabis program passed in the House of Representatives this week. One bill extends the timeframe for a...
Legislation would authorize MDOC to conduct study on dyslexia in the prison population
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The state Senate passed a bill this week that would require the Mississippi Department of Corrections to conduct a “comprehensive study” of inmates to...