Statewide News
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Statement on Senate Bill 2780
By Michael Watson As Mississippi's Secretary of State, I take seriously my role as a statewide elected official to uphold the law, promote transparency in government, and ensure Mississippians...
Mississippi Earns Top Tier Status for Health Emergency Preparedness
A new report by the nationally renowned organization Trust for America's Health (TFAH) has placed Mississippi among the top states that are prepared for health emergencies. The 21st annual Ready or...
The Mississippi Children’s Museum Hosts Inaugural CS Wonder Coding Competition
The Mississippi Children's Museum (MCM) proudly hosted its first-ever CS Wonder Coding Competition on March 7, 2024, sparking excitement and innovation in the hearts and minds of young learners....
Legislature continues committee work as ninth week closes
By District 56 Representative Clay Mansell The deadline for introducing general bills and constitutional amendments was during the start of the eighth week of session, and committees began to meet...
Growth of aerospace industry a win for Mississippi
By Clifton Carroll In a short amount of time, Mississippi has made tremendous progress in improving workforce outcomes, attracting new and expanding businesses, and growing our state’s economy....
GREAT CITY FOUNDATION APPLAUDS FEDERAL FUNDING BENEFITING STATE MUSEUMS AND CAPITAL CITY TRAIL SYSTEM
The Great City Mississippi Foundation applauds passage of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act as part of a six-bill appropriations package cleared by the...
