Statewide News
MDE seeks stakeholder feedback by Dec. 1 on Perkins V State plan to enhance CTE programs
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking stakeholder feedback via a questionnaire by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, regarding development of a one-year Perkins V State plan for the 2024-25...
Chancellors, Circuit and County Court Judges elect conference officers
Chancellor Cynthia Brewer of Madison was recently elected as chair of the Conference of Chancery Court Judges. Chancellor Troy Odom of Brandon was elected vice-chair, and Chancellor Larry Little of...
Health Officials Confirm First Pediatric Flu Death of 2023-2024 Season
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the first confirmed pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2023-2024 flu season. Pediatric deaths are defined as deaths of...
Governor Reeves Lifts Partial Statewide Burn Ban; County Burn Bans Remain
In consultation with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Governor Tate Reeves has lifted the partial statewide burn ban, effective...
DAVID BROWNING APPOINTED DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney has appointed David Browning as Deputy Commissioner of the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID). Browning joined MID in 2001 and has...
Key legislator wants runoff provision for all Mississippi elections
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today November 14, 2023 Legislation passed by voters would have enacted runoff elections for the first time in Mississippi history if a candidate for any of the eight...