Statewide News
STAY SAFE WHILE COOKING THIS THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Unattended cooking has caused seven fire deaths in Mississippi so far in 2023....
The state’s troubled hospital grant program has finally awarded money to eight facilities. Many more are waiting.
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today November 15, 2023 Eight of 80 Mississippi hospitals that applied for money through the state’s new hospital grant program have finally received those funds after...
MDE seeks stakeholder feedback by Dec. 1 on Perkins V State plan to enhance CTE programs
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking stakeholder feedback via a questionnaire by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, regarding development of a one-year Perkins V State plan for the 2024-25...
Chancellors, Circuit and County Court Judges elect conference officers
Chancellor Cynthia Brewer of Madison was recently elected as chair of the Conference of Chancery Court Judges. Chancellor Troy Odom of Brandon was elected vice-chair, and Chancellor Larry Little of...
Health Officials Confirm First Pediatric Flu Death of 2023-2024 Season
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the first confirmed pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2023-2024 flu season. Pediatric deaths are defined as deaths of...
Governor Reeves Lifts Partial Statewide Burn Ban; County Burn Bans Remain
In consultation with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Governor Tate Reeves has lifted the partial statewide burn ban, effective...