Statewide News
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...
Lawmakers question Rural Health Transformation director on program’s transparency
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Claims of a lack of transparency in Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program were addressed during a joint meeting held by members of the...
Mississippi’s back-to-school sales tax holiday set for July 10-12
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune School may have just let out for summer in Mississippi but parents who are planning to save a few dollars preparing for the next school year should...