Statewide News
IHL failed to increase oversight of off-campus programs amid anxiety about looming enrollment cliff
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today December 20, 2023 The board overseeing Mississippi public universities failed to pass a series of policy changes in November that would have increased its oversight...
Percentage of Mississippians working in October was among lowest in state’s history
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today December 19, 2023 Only three times since the federal government began tracking the labor force participation rate in the mid-1970s have a lower percentage of...
Take precautions to stay out of the pediatric emergency department this season
By Annie Oeth One place no family wants to spend the holidays is in the pediatric emergency department, but accidents and illnesses can result in the need for emergency care. Dr. Fernando Gomez,...
Dozens of Uber rides requested in first month of health access program
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today December 21, 2023 In its first month of operation, the new Uber program that takes Mississippians to county health department appointments received 58 transportation...
MBAH Grants Certification for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter Mississippi
Today, the Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) issued a certificate of veterinary inspection to Santa Claus of the North Pole, which permits Mr. Claus' reindeer to enter and exit the state of...
Former Veteran Teacher Selected by Lt. Governor as Newest Charter School Board Member
A 40-year veteran educator in Mississippi schools has been appointed as the newest member of the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board. Sandra McKiernon of DeSoto County, appointee of Lt....