The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) welcome Dr. Lance Evans today as he officially begins his duties as state superintendent of education. Dr. Evans succeeds Dr. Raymond Morgigno, who served as interim state...
July Fourth fireworks can be fun and beautiful, but they are always dangerous. Fireworks are explosives, not toys. Fireworks send thousands of people to the hospital each year and cause millions of dollars in fire losses. Paramedics at American Medical Response urge...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune Kick off a month of fun across the Magnolia State by celebrating Independence Day! July 4, 2024, is a day to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence with festivals, fireworks, food, family, and more. Check with...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Legislature established a new Purple Alert during this year’s session meant to aid families and law enforcement in locating a missing person who is known to have a mental or cognitive disability. Purple Alerts join a...
If you’re traveling internationally this summer, the Mississippi State Department of Health wants you to bring back souvenirs, not an infection. Follow these recommendations to keep you and your family safe: Check your destination. Visit Destinations |...
The Mississippi Public Service Commission, on June 13, 2024, approved a new area code to be assigned to the same area occupied by the 662 code. The new area code is 471. According to the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), numbering resources for...
