Statewide News
Moderate to exceptional drought conditions seen throughout Mississippi
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that 21 Mississippi counties had been designated as primary natural disaster areas...
Mississippi moves up in national rankings for state-funded Pre-K enrollment
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Enrollment within Mississippi’s state-funded 4-year-old Pre-K programs increased during the 2024-25 school year, moving the state’s national...
District 5 Engineer Neil Patterson honored with the MDOT Chief Engineer’s Award
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is proud to announce that District 5 Engineer Neil Patterson has been awarded the MDOT Chief Engineer's Award in recognition of his outstanding...
Newly formed Division of Autism is working to gather available resources, identify gaps
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A new division established under the Mississippi Department of Mental Health last year is working to connect residents with autism resources while...
MDOT hosts litter prevention and clean-up events
This April, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is doing a bit of spring cleaning along state highways. Each year, MDOT spruces up state roadsides by hosting clean-up and...
USDA says 45 Mississippi counties have been affected by drought
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently notified Governor Tate Reeves (R) that 21 counties in Mississippi have been designated as primary natural...