Statewide News
MDAC to Host Listening Sessions for Local Food Systems Infrastructure Program
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture of Commerce (MDAC) will host three outreach listening sessions to obtain feedback from...
Statewide candidate calls for ouster of Mississippi Democratic Party chairman
by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today June 27, 2023 After Mississippi Today published an emailed tirade by state Democratic Party Chairman Tyree Irving that some fear could jeopardize $250,000 in...
The revolving door at Mississippi’s hospitals: CEO turnover rate is high
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today June 27, 2023 Hospital CEOs are leaving at increasingly higher rates in Mississippi since the pandemic. The state’s hospital CEO turnover rate was 17% in 2021,...
New laws to take effect in Mississippi on July 1st
By: Sarah Ulmer On July 1st, many of the laws passed by the Mississippi Legislature in the 2023 session will go into effect. While some were effective upon passage, others wait until July with the...
Democrats fear state leader’s tirade will jeopardize $250K commitment from national party
by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today June 26, 2023 The Democratic National Committee recently committed to send $250,000 to boost the Mississippi Democratic Party’s election efforts, including the...
PERS Board pondering changes to cost of living increases, other recommendations for Legislature
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today June 28, 2023 The board that governs the massive Public Employees Retirement System is working to develop recommendations for the Legislature to consider in 2024...