Mississippi USDA Natural Resources Conservation (NRCS) State Conservationist Kurt Readus announces Janeiro (J.J.) Smith, as the new Assistant State Conservationist for Easement, effective June 16th. J.J. Smith started his career with the NRCS in 2002 as a Soil...
Mississippi improved its education ranking to 30th in the nation – the state’s highest ranking ever – according to the 2024 Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT® Data Book released today. KIDS COUNT® Data Book ranked Mississippi 32nd in 2023 and 39th in 2022. The...
Governor Tate Reeves’ request for Individual Assistance for counties affected by the April 8-11 severe weather and tornadoes was approved by the White House. During that time the state experienced 13 tornadoes, severe storms, flooding, and straight-line winds. Two...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Music, Food, and Trailride Festival by Independent Chicks Entertainment is set for Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Stone County Fairgrounds in Wiggins. The festival is expected to draw nearly 10,000 participants of...
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is accepting applications for its MPB Student Council, whose members serve as MPB’s workforce development ambassadors to their peers. The MPB Council is open to students statewide in grades 8-11, and there is no cost for participation....
At one time or another, most drivers have been stuck in traffic behind a pickup truck carrying a load that isn’t tied down or secured in any way. Being in this situation doesn’t feel safe, and it isn’t. Improperly secured, or unsecured, objects in the back or on top...
