Statewide News
MSDH Recognizes World Diabetes Day by Stressing “Know Your Numbers”
In recognition of World Diabetes Day – Thursday, November 14 – the Mississippi State Department of Health is urging you to Know Your Numbers. Knowing your numbers – cholesterol, blood...
Smokers are 40% More Likely to Develop Diabetes
As we continue to recognize National Diabetes Month, the Mississippi State Department of Health is highlighting a major risk factor of the deadly chronic disease: smoking. "If you smoke, you are...
The Mississippi Cookbook—Still Selling After 50 Years
By: NK Wessman, Magnolia Tribune The two Mississippians who authorized and designed the first of thirty-one “cooking and foodways” titles published by University Press of Mississippi...
Interior Department Announces $16.45 Billion in Fiscal Year 2024 Energy Revenue
Recently, the Department of the Interior's Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) announced the disbursement of $16.45 billion in revenues generated in fiscal year 2024 from energy production on...
Keesler Federal Credit Union Introduces New Military Appreciation Loan Program
Keesler Federal Credit Union has launched a new Military Appreciation Loan Program offering 1% off approved rates on consumer loans to members who are active duty, guard, reserve, retired, veterans...
84% of Mississippi 3rd graders pass reading assessment for 2023-24 school year
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) today announced 84% of third graders passed the third-grade reading assessment after the final retest for 2023-24. Though the pass rate is slightly...