Statewide News
Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program launches Dec. 8 to help homeowners rebuild from 2023, 2024 storm damage
On Dec. 8, the Mississippi Development Authority will launch the Mississippi Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program, a federally funded initiative designed to assist low- and...
MSDH Recognizes Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Day
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is recognizing Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, November 17, by responding to the Call to Action for the Elimination of Cervical...
Third grade reading assessment pass rate climbs in Mississippi
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A growing number of Mississippi third grade students passed their reading assessment tests in 2025. The Mississippi Department of Education reported...
85% say Mississippi parents, not government, should choose their child’s school
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A new statewide poll in Mississippi shows 85 percent of respondents say parents, not the government, should choose their child’s school. Education...
85% of Mississippi 3rd graders pass reading assessments for 2024-25 school year
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) today announced 85% of third graders passed the third-grade reading assessment after the final retest for the 2024-25 school year. The pass rate...
MDOT’s 12 days of Christmas sign contest is back in 2025!
It's that time of year again! With Christmas right around the corner, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is aiming to spread a little extra holiday cheer on Mississippi's...