By Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Legislature’s 2025 session kicks off next Tuesday, January 7th. These are the issues likely to dominate public debate. Tax Reforms Even as the Legislature steadily cut taxes, revenue to the state has...
Another record-setting year is in the books for the Mississippi Department of Transportation. The Department achieved a new high in infrastructure project investment in 2024. Plus, major construction is in full swing across the state. “MDOT’s achievements...
William and Olivia were the most popular names in the state for baby boys and girls in 2024, respectively, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and Public Health Statistics. The Office of Vital Records compiles a list...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with counties impacted by the severe weather on December 28, 2024. Our staff is working with county EMA directors to complete damage assessments. Every disaster starts local and ends local. State...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune As the New Year approaches, here is a look back at the Top 5 headlines in Mississippi for 2024. 1. Amazon invests $10 billion in Mississippi data centers Governor Reeves announces the Amazon Web Services project...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess damage from the severe weather on December 28, 2024. Two deaths (Adams County and Lowndes County) and 10 injuries (Adams County (2), Franklin County (2), Simpson County (2), and Wayne...
