Statewide News
MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PROCLAIMS APRIL 18TH AS LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY IN MISSISSIPPI
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has officially declared April 18th as Lineman Appreciation Day in the state of Mississippi. This proclamation recognizes the hard work, dedication and...
Ag Commissioner Gipson Applauds USDA Approval of Emergency Forest Restoration Program; EFRP Assistance Available for all Counties in Mississippi
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson applauds the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) for approving all 82 Mississippi counties for...
Seven Mississippi high school seniors named semifinalists for 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars program
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced today that seven Mississippi students have been named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists. The program honors the nation’s most...
AG Fitch Announces a Renewed Partnership with DHS and CPS to Serve Children and Families
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the establishment of a new division within her office to focus specifically on meeting the needs of children and families in difficult circumstances. The new...
Back-to-school sales tax holiday in Mississippi moved to second weekend in July
By: Frank Corder , Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s back-to-school sales tax holiday will be moving two weeks earlier this summer, to the second weekend in July, assuming Governor Tate Reeves (R)...
‘Career Coach Appreciation Day’ spotlights difference makers in Mississippi
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves joined legislative, education, and workforce development leaders from throughout the state to celebrate the efforts and impact of career coaches during an April 11 visit...