by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today June 4, 2023 Two high-profile cases are pending where the nine justices on the Mississippi Supreme Court will decide whether to uphold the plain language of the law or find a reason to ignore that plain language. In one case the...
By Douglas Carswell Far too often we only hear bad things about Mississippi. Many media organizations seem to relish any chance they get to put our state down. Mississippi is, I believe, getting a lot of big things right – and improved public policy is starting to...
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today June 2, 2023 A federal lawsuit has been filed saying a new Mississippi law will make it more difficult for the elderly and disabled to vote. Republicans sponsors of Senate Bill 2358 say it is designed to prohibit what they refer to...
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announces that State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers will retire at the end of June after more than 30 years with MSDH. “Dr. Byers will be hugely missed – not only for his institutional knowledge and expertise, but...
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the dates for the 164th Mississippi State Fair. The upcoming 2023 State Fair will be held Thursday, October 5, through Sunday, October 15, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. “We’re...
Are you a military veteran interested in farming? USDA offers resources to help you: Fund Your Operation: USDA’s Farm Service Agency offers a variety of funding opportunities to help agricultural producers finance their businesses. Certain funds are targeted for...
