Statewide News
Extra Table feeds Mississippians
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune While many health-and-weight-conscious Mississippians are struggling to push away from the table, others are struggling to find enough food to feed their...
Mississippi Department of Mental Health Announces September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) is proud to announce that Governor Tate Reeves has signed a proclamation declaring September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Mississippi....
Severe Fall Allergy Season Expected in Mississippi Due to Rising Temperatures and Increased Rainfall
As Mississippi residents eagerly anticipate the arrival of fall, allergy sufferers should prepare for a challenging fall allergy season. Compared to last year, increased allergens are expected due...
New Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council Class Holds First Meeting
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that the 2024 - 2025 class of the Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council (MAYC) held its inaugural meeting in Jackson on Wednesday,...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Past Time for Needed Change
October is here. As we commemorate both Down Syndrome Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), I can reflect on what...
Construction industry plays substantial role in Mississippi’s economy
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune In 2023, construction contributed approximately $4.7 billion to Mississippi’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), representing roughly 3.3 percent of the total GDP. The...