By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Several bills passed out of the House Education Committee last week that focused on the mental health of Mississippi’s students. One of the bills passed Wednesday was HB 1578. It directs public school districts to...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Senate Appropriations Committee has passed a measure to transfer $20 million into the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s disaster assistance fund after an ice storm swept through parts of...
Due to inclement weather that impacted much of Mississippi, the application deadline for the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) Junior Student Representative position has been extended to Feb. 6. The position is for students who will be a high school...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A bill that would require all school boards members to be elected in the state of Mississippi passed out of the House Education committee on Thursday. It was also amended to include a recall process for board members...
By: Tommie Hart Cholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct cancer, is one of the most challenging and under-recognized cancers, with limited treatment options and a grim prognosis for many patients. Despite its rarity, the need for awareness and focused research is immense, as...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Extra Table’s mission is to feed healthy food to underserved Mississippians. Money for that mission is raised through donations and through a series of creative fundraising events. Extra Table is the partnership...
