Special to The Mississippi Monitor Mississippi, known as the birthplace of blues music, has produced a remarkable array of talented and influential musicians. From soulful crooners to powerful gospel singers, the Magnolia State has been home to some of the most iconic...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Since the COVID pandemic, access to high-speed internet has become more integral in the lives of Mississippians than ever before. In response, one state agency created to address the need is working to distribute grant funding to...
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2024, Secretary of State Michael Watson urges Mississippians to educate themselves on the increasing occurrences of elder financial exploitation, and the steps to identify possible warning signs. Financial...
Governor Tate Reeves announced that multiple metropolitan areas in Mississippi now held the lowest not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the entire nation. The data comes from a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Hattiesburg and...
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...
