Statewide News
THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCES THE NEW LIEUTENANT COLONEL OF THE MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY PATROL
Commissioner Sean Tindell announced James Ivory III as the Lieutenant Colonel of the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP). Effective March 1st, 2024, Ivory will take on the role of Director of the...
New Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election
Any Mississippian who has yet to register to vote must register by Monday, February 12, in order to vote in the 2024 Primary Election. Races on the March 12, ballot include offices of President,...
MDE launches Know Your Child’s Reading Score campaign to assist K-3 parents/guardians
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is launching a new campaign called Know Your Child's Reading Score in an effort for parents/guardians of kindergarten through third-grade students to be...
PSC Central District Commissioner De’Keither Stamps Reminds Cities, Counties and Residents to Immediately Report any Natural gas Smells in or Around your home or Business
PSC Central District Commissioner De’Keither Stamps would like to remind all residents to remain vigilant and report any natural gas smells in or around their homes or businesses. It is crucial to...
Opinion Column: Agriculture Holds Key to Mississippi Workforce Challenges
By: Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson Most everyone seems to understand that workforce development is crucial in addressing Mississippi's labor challenges. Most everyone accepts...
State Librarian Stephen Parks sworn in for third term
State Librarian Stephen Parks of Jackson was elected to his third term on Jan. 4 during a joint session of the Mississippi House of Representatives and the Mississippi Senate. Lt. Gov. Delbert...