Statewide News
Senate Universities and Colleges Committee set to hold two days of hearings
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The state Senate Universities and Colleges Committee is set to meet this week for two days of hearing as lawmakers seek to ensure Mississippi’s...
Lawmakers continue work to improve economic viability of Mississippi’s women, children and families
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The state Senate Women, Children, and Families Study Committee will hold a wide-ranging hearing on Tuesday, December 9, at the Capitol. Several...
Op-Ed: Debt-free college is closer than Mississippi families think
By: Dr. Andrew Dale December can be decision season for Mississippi families. As students receive semester grades and begin planning for life after graduation, one question...
Decorate Safely This Holiday Season
Fire safety is important year-round, but there are specific tips to keep in mind at Christmas to protect you and your family. “Use holiday decorations made with flame-retardant or...
State Board of Education seeks high school sophomores to apply for 2026-27 junior representative position
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) is seeking applications from high school sophomores to serve as the new high school junior student representative on the SBE for the 2026-27...
Record Holiday Spending and Consumer Turnout Underscore Rising Confidence in Trump Economy
Recently, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) highlighted record-breaking consumer engagement over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend as strong evidence that confidence in the U.S....