Statewide News
Governor Reeves Proclaims EMS Week as May 19-25
Governor Tate Reeves has declared May 19-25, 2024 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Mississippi. This year marks the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week which is a time to show our gratitude...
State Auditor investigating unemployment compensation fraud
In a release from the State Auditor’s office on Thursday, Auditor Shad White announced that his office has been conducting a detailed investigation into unemployment compensation fraud called...
75.7% of third graders pass state reading assessment on first attempt in 2024
The Mississippi Department of Education is announcing that 75.7% of 31,787 third graders passed the initial administration of the third-grade reading assessment given this spring for the 2023-24...
DMH Highlights Training for Law Enforcement Officers During Mental Health Awareness Month
During Mental Health Awareness Month and Law Enforcement Appreciation Week, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) is highlighting its commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting...
GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM
On May 8, Gov. Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2696 that establishes the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant (MMSRG) program as an ongoing program under the state. This program provides...
Legislature Concludes 2024 Session & Attaché honored at State Capitol
By District 56 Representative Clay Mansell We recently concluded the eighteenth and final week of the 2024 legislative session. Legislators worked through the weekend to finalize the state budget...