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Increased penalties for juvenile firearm-related crimes takes effect July 1 in Mississippi

Increased penalties for juvenile firearm-related crimes takes effect July 1 in Mississippi

by Mississippi Monitor | Jun 5, 2026 | Statewide

By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune     DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle took to social media this week to put parents on notice about a new state law that he says strengthens penalties for firearm-related crimes and increases accountability for offenders....
Mississippi revenues show slight dip in May but remain $177 million above estimate for the fiscal year

Mississippi revenues show slight dip in May but remain $177 million above estimate for the fiscal year

by Mississippi Monitor | Jun 4, 2026 | Statewide

By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune     The latest report from the Legislative Budget Office on Wednesday shows total revenue collections in Mississippi for the month of May came in at $7.5 million or 1.36% below legislative estimates. However, with one month...
Mississippi’s SNAP error rate is said to be down but state still likely on the hook for millions

Mississippi’s SNAP error rate is said to be down but state still likely on the hook for millions

by Mississippi Monitor | Jun 2, 2026 | Statewide

By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune     According to recent data provided by the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), the state’s error rate for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is on the decline. However, Mississippi’s error...
Hyde-Smith promotes “Great American Cotton Plan”

Hyde-Smith promotes “Great American Cotton Plan”

by Mississippi Monitor | Jun 1, 2026 | Statewide

Magnolia Morning, Magnolia Tribune     On Friday, May 29, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Great American Cotton Plan, a comprehensive USDA initiative to strengthen the cotton farm economy, restore domestic textile manufacturing,...
Mississippi Public Broadcasting wins three regional 2026 Edward R. Murrow Awards

Mississippi Public Broadcasting wins three regional 2026 Edward R. Murrow Awards

by Mississippi Monitor | Jun 1, 2026 | Statewide

  Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) received awards in three categories – News Documentary, Feature Reporting, and News Series. Presented by the Radio Television Digital News Association, the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Awards have recognized excellence in...
Despite drop in latest public health emergency preparedness ranking, Mississippi’s State Health Officer remains confident

Despite drop in latest public health emergency preparedness ranking, Mississippi’s State Health Officer remains confident

by Mississippi Monitor | May 29, 2026 | Statewide

By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune     Even though Mississippi’s public health emergency preparedness performance ranking has fallen, State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney remains confident of the systems in place to protect the public. Trust for America’s...
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