The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced today the 2024 Mississippi Parent of the Year is Jessica Banahan McNeel, a mother of three with two students in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District (PGSD). McNeel was nominated by the school district and is...
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office and county Circuit Clerks have received numerous calls regarding mailers distributed by the private entity The Voter Participation Center. The mailers provide that, according to review, someone at the address may not...
Dear Members of the Press, As legal counsel for Keith Jackson, I would like to address the recent criminal charge brought against my client. This charge is serious, and we understand the public’s interest in this matter. However, everyone must bear in mind that our...
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Induction Weekend presented by the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation on August 2-3, 2024. Members of the Class of 2024 include: Walter “Red” Barber, Richard Duease, Paul...
The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $7.32 million in Transportation Housing & Urban Development funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of the FY24 appropriations bill. This...
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced a promotional partnership between the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and Jackson State University (JSU). Commissioner Gipson was joined by JSU President Marcus Thompson, Ph.D....
We were created by our God to be different from each other. We all have different personalities, likes, loves, dislikes and downright detests. Unfortunately, too much of the time the detests are each other. Why? Because we see our outlook on life as the only plausible...
Attorney General Lynn Fitch today welcomed Delta State University as the latest partner to One Pill Can Kill, her public awareness campaign to educate, support and empower Mississippians with information on the dangers of fentanyl, how to identify it, and what to do...
Explore Ridgeland, based in central Mississippi, has introduced the Ridgeland Bikeshare Program, providing visitors with free bicycles for exploring Ridgeland and its surroundings. The program aims to offer convenient and sustainable transportation options for both...
By: Annie Oeth Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications The National Association of Epilepsy Centers accredited Children’s of Mississippi’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center as a Level 4 epilepsy center, the highest level of care. The University of Mississippi Medical...
By Kara Kimbrough Christians celebrate Easter for one reason: to commemorate the resurrection of Christ three days following his death. As long as we remember this important fact and celebrate its true meaning, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a festive...
By: Frank Corder Mississippi is getting one of the first two of their kind hydrogen-ready iron-making facilities, the Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations has announced. The $1 billion investment is being made in to two facilities – one in...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced multiple appointments to key positions within state government. “I was proud to appoint these individuals to key positions within state government,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “Each has the skills and experience...
On Thursday, March 28, 2024, the Mississippi Future Caucus – a bipartisan caucus of Gen Z and millennial legislators – will host a lunch and learn session in partnership with several environmental advocacy groups to learn more about the health impacts of biomass. The...
Mississippi Public Broadcasting today announced the promotions of two staff members – Taiwo Gaynor as the director of Television and Java Chatman as director of Radio. Gaynor, a native of Brooklyn, New York, joined MPB in September 2008 as senior audio technician in...
Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of a new bridge on Mill St. over Town Creek in Jackson. “This new bridge embodies the...
The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board presented 12 eggs created by The Mustard Seed ‘Seedsters’ to First Lady Elee Reeves. The Board worked with The Mustard Seed, a Christian community for adults with developmental disabilities, to craft the eggs. Twelve Mustard Seed...
By: Gabriela Shinskie Surrounded by breathtaking outdoor trails, walkways and the Davis Bayou in Ocean Springs, Miss, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Marine Education Center (MEC) offers the coastal community opportunities to learn more about the...
By Torsheta Jackson Two Moss Point High School students are months away from earning their private pilot’s license through an innovative partnership between the Moss Point School District and Aspire Aviation. The Moss Point Career and Technical Education Center is now...
Attorney General Lynn Fitch today announced the completion of two operations conducted by the Attorney General’s Fentanyl Strike Force in January and February, which resulted in 48 arrests related to the sale of a controlled substance and possession of a...
