Recently, AccelerateMS recognized four individuals and groups for their outstanding contributions to Mississippi’s workforce efforts. Awardees were Cody Spence, Director of Career and Technical Education at East Central Community College; South Central MS Works;...
By: Jeremy Pitari, Magnolia Tribune An indefinite injunction was placed on Mississippi’s anti-DEI law passed during this year’s legislative session on Monday by U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate. The injunction will prevent the law from being enforced...
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) recently declared a public health emergency in response to rising infant mortality rates across the state. Mississippi’s 2024 data shows the overall infant mortality rate has increased to 9.7 deaths per...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A federal judge has ruled that Mississippi’s three state Supreme Court districts violate the Voting Rights Act. The decision was handed down by U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock on Tuesday. She said the Legislature...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune In an effort to address the state’s obesity epidemic and subsequently address the health effects associated with it, the Mississippi Legislature is considering allowing GLP-1 medications such as Semaglutide to be...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Are you ready for hunting season? Need to stock up on ammo or perhaps grab a new shotgun? Or maybe you just want a new firearm for safety reasons. Here is your chance. Mississippi’s Second Amendment Sales Tax holiday...
