Statewide News
Mississippians encouraged to ramp up their physical activity
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Many in the U.S. continue to fall short of reaching the aerobic Physical Activity Guidelines adopted in 2018 by the U.S. Department of Health and...
Mississippi aims to grow state’s nursing workforce
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A new marketing campaign by the Mississippi Board of Nursing and Office of Nursing Workforce is gearing up. The goal is to entice more young people to...
Workforce Pell Grant program ramping up in Mississippi
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippians looking to seek a degree or training in a high-skill, high-wage job will soon be able to apply for Workforce Pell Grant funds....
An American Inheritance: The Longest Surviving Constitution on the Planet
By: Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune When James Madison arrived in Philadelphia in the spring of 1787, the Revolution was over. Independence had been secured. The British had gone home....
MDE announces USDA income guidelines for the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and After School Snack Program
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Child Nutrition announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) income guidelines for free and reduced-price meals served...
Dispersal of Opioid Settlement funds nears
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune In preparation for the issuance of funds under the Opioid Settlement Act, Mississippi’s office of Attorney General has created a template memorandum...