Statewide News
MITIGATION PROGRAM FUNDED BY LEGISLATURE
By Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney Mississippi now has funding for a hurricane mitigation program with the passage, and signing by Governor Tate Reeves, of House Bill 1705. The...
Now is the time to prepare as Hurricane Season nears
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune While the first official day of summer is more than a month away, the 2024 hurricane season begins in two weeks. Hurricane season starts on June 1st and lasts...
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...