By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Friday afternoon that 21 days after the U.S. Supreme Court issues its ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, he will call Mississippi lawmakers into a special session to address state Supreme...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that 21 Mississippi counties had been designated as primary natural disaster areas due to recent drought conditions. Another 24 counties were listed among...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Enrollment within Mississippi’s state-funded 4-year-old Pre-K programs increased during the 2024-25 school year, moving the state’s national ranking in that area up two spots, from 31st to 29th. The state’s...
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is proud to announce that District 5 Engineer Neil Patterson has been awarded the MDOT Chief Engineer’s Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership, dedication and service. MDOT’s District 5...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A new division established under the Mississippi Department of Mental Health last year is working to connect residents with autism resources while identifying deficiencies. Created as part of the passage of HB 807...
This April, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is doing a bit of spring cleaning along state highways. Each year, MDOT spruces up state roadsides by hosting clean-up and litter prevention events around the state. With Earth Day recognized on...
