Statewide News
Mississippi’s fallen officers honored during National Police Week
By Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune Every year, Mississippians join the rest of the nation to set aside a solemn week to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty....
Mississippi’s Unemployment Rate Again Reaches Record Low
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that Mississippi's unemployment rate reached a new record low of 2.8% in April 2024. "If you want to work, there's a job for you in Mississippi," said...
Chip seal operations to begin in central Mississippi this week
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) maintenance crews will perform chip seal operations across central Mississippi beginning Wednesday, May 22 (weather permitting). Chip sealing is a...
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...