Statewide News
Former Veteran Teacher Selected by Lt. Governor as Newest Charter School Board Member
A 40-year veteran educator in Mississippi schools has been appointed as the newest member of the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board. Sandra McKiernon of DeSoto County, appointee of Lt....
A few ounces of prevention mean tons of safety in the kitchen, home this winter
With the return of chilly nights this month in much of Mississippi, it’s time to remember some fire safety tips as residents turn on and keep their central and space heaters running. “People need to...
Court filing alleges Gov. Phil Bryant directed welfare funds for illegal volleyball and concussion drug projects
by Anna Wolfe, Mississippi Today December 19, 2023 For the first time in a court filing, a key defendant in the Mississippi welfare scandal is alleging that former Gov. Phil Bryant was behind the...
Lance Evans named new state superintendent of education
by Julia James, Mississippi Today December 20, 2023 The Mississippi State Board of Education has named Mississippi native Lance Evans as the next state superintendent. Evans, the current...
Nearly 100,000 Mississippians have been kicked off Medicaid coverage since June
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today December 19, 2023 The Mississippi Division of Medicaid dropped 7,448 people from its coverage in November. The latest numbers cap six months of disenrollments. In...
Bills would restore federal voting rights for Mississippians convicted of felonies
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today December 18, 2023 Legislation has been introduced that would allow Mississippians who have been permanently disenfranchised because of a felony conviction to...