Statewide News
Evans takes reins as new Mississippi State Superintendent
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune After two years of searching, the Mississippi Department of Education has a new State Superintendent in Dr. Lance Evans. The selection of Dr. Evans was announced...
AARP Awards Grants to 4 Organizations in Mississippi as Part of Nationwide Program to Make Communities More Livable
AARP has announced 4 organizations throughout Mississippi will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants – part of AARP’s largest Investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343...
Mississippi’s back-to-school sales tax holiday now one of the earliest in the nation
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s back-to-school sales tax holiday has moved up two weeks this year as many schools across the Magnolia State start classes even earlier. The 2024...
Mississippi Congressional Delegation Releases Video Reading the Declaration of Independence Ahead of 248th Birthday of the United States of America
Today, the Mississippi Congressional Delegation released a video reading portions of the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence was signed and released on the 4th of...
Lt. Governor Hosemann to Focus on Lowering the Chronic Absenteeism Rate
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann is proposing several policy measures in the 2025 Legislative Session to tackle Mississippi’s high chronic absenteeism rate in public schools across the state. Chronic...
County Health Departments Holding Walk-In Days for School Immunizations
Several County Health Departments are holding special walk-in days for back-to-school immunizations. During these clinics, additional nursing staff will be available to provide required...