Statewide News
Mississippi higher education leaders talk enrollment cliff, consolidation
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune There has been much conversation in higher education in recent years focused on the predicted “enrollment cliff,” an anticipated decline in college...
Democrat-aligned super PAC to include Colom in $50 million media blitz
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A Democrat-aligned super PAC announced Tuesday morning that it was launching a $50 million ad campaign ahead of the November midterms targeting House...
MSBA WorkFuture Institute Partners with AccelerateMS to Strengthen State’s Talent Pipeline
The Mississippi Business Alliance (MSBA) Foundation has entered into a formal partnership with AccelerateMS, the state’s Office of Workforce Development, to support the work of the newly...
Entergy Mississippi names 2026 economic development grant winners
Nine communities in Entergy Mississippi’s service area will receive the company’s annual economic development grant to help boost business growth in their communities. The grants mark the...
MDHS Launches new ConnectEBT App And Card Lock Feature
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces a new mobile app and enhanced security features for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...
New report shows Mississippi made progress in education but challenges remain in other child well-being metrics
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book on Monday, offering a new scoring system the organization said reveals a...