Statewide News
MPB to Premiere Medgar Evers Documentary: “Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers”
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is set to premiere a powerful new documentary that sheds light on the enduring influence of one of the state’s most significant civil rights leaders....
Student assessment scores see slight drop in Mississippi
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Assessment scores demonstrating proficiency within Mississippi schools saw a slight dip for the first time in years, according to results shared...
Mississippi agriculture, energy officials support USDA’s rollback of solar subsidies on prime farmland
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Drive across the South in recent years and you are likely to see fields of solar panels in rural areas that once were reserved for agriculture. Much...
AccelerateMS Recognizes Workforce Champions for 2025
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...
Enforcement of anti-DEI law blocked indefinitely by federal judge
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...
MSDH Declares Public Health Emergency on Infant Mortality
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...