Statewide News
Sooner Rather Than Later
By: Danny R Chandler, EMT with GMR-AMR Central Mississippi and Member of the Holmes Community College Board of Governors The invention of vinyl records in the late 1940’s expanded the music...
MSDH Creating New OB System of Care to Save Moms and Babies
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is spearheading the effort to create a new OB (Obstetrics) System of Care that will save lives and provide the proper level of care for pregnant...
Secretary Michael Watson Launches New Elections Resource “TextMyGov”
In an effort to enhance the Secretary of State's accessibility and efficiency, Secretary Michael Watson has announced the launch of a new elections resource "TextMyGov." Utilizing smart technology,...
Record-high 77.3% of Mississippi third graders pass state reading assessment on first attempt in 2025
The Mississippi Department of Education announces that 25,399 or 77.3%, – the highest-percentage ever – of third graders passed the initial administration of the third-grade reading...
Honoring Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Introduced by Representatives Guest, Letlow, and Pappas
Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03), joined by Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the House Resolution to honor and memorialize fallen law enforcement...
TEC Secures Three Grants to Build Out High-Speed Internet in Jasper, Leake, Scott, and Lawrence Counties
TEC, a leading rural broadband provider, is proud to announce that it has been awarded three highly competitive grants totaling $10,882,601. These grants, awarded by the Office of Broadband...