Statewide News
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"...
What exactly is Gov. Tate Reeves’ involvement in the welfare scandal?
by Bobby Harrison, Anna Wolfe and Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today August 21, 2023 Whether Gov. Tate Reeves was involved in the multimillion dollar welfare scandal has emerged as one of the top...
AccelerateMS Recognizes Workforce Champions
Today, AccelerateMS recognized three individuals and groups for their outstanding contributions to Mississippi’s workforce efforts. Awardees were the FORGE Your Path Career Expo, Mississippi State...
Can a Mississippi governor expand Medicaid on his own? Depends on who you ask.
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today August 23, 2023 Brandon Presley, the Democratic nominee for governor, has at times spoken of expanding Medicaid through executive action without approval of the...