Statewide News
Dr. Laurence Dennis joins Medicaid as Chief Medical Officer
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid has named Dr. Laurence Dennis, an internal medicine physician from Booneville, to serve as the agency's Chief Medical Officer. In his new role, Dr. Dennis will...
MDE announces 10 regional literacy meetings set to begin Sept. 12 for families of K-3 students across state
The Mississippi Department of Education will host 10 regional literacy meetings beginning Sept. 12, for families of students in kindergarten through third grade. All meetings are from 6 – 7 p.m. and...
Mississippi Lottery Giving Away 2023 Nissan Titan Pro-4x Truck
The Mississippi Lottery is turning up the heat in the final drawing of the Summer of Fun promotion, with one lucky entrant in the Monday, Aug. 28, drawing driving away with $10,000 and a very cool...
In first weeks of availability, parents request nearly 700 vaccine exemptions for kids
by Julia James, Mississippi Today August 24, 2023 Parents requested nearly 680 religious vaccine exemptions in the first weeks they were available in Mississippi, something health department...
Commissioner Brent Bailey urges Mississippians to be conscious of their electricity consumption
As electricity consumption continues to rise in proportion with the rising temperatures, Central District Public Service Commissioner Brent Bailey urges Mississippians to take steps to conserve...
Visit Mississippi Named Winner of National ESTO Award
Visit Mississippi won a top honor from the U.S. Travel Association for commercials highlighting the state's culinary, arts, outdoors, and historic attractions. The state's "Wanderers Welcome"...