Statewide News
How much are Mississippi universities spending on DEI initiatives? State auditor wants to know
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today April 11, 2023 The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor has asked public universities in the state to detail spending on diversity, equity and inclusion...
Emergency order: Doctors must test for syphilis in Mississippi pregnancies
by Sara DiNatale, Mississippi Today April 12, 2023 Mississippi now requires physicians to test patients for syphilis during pregnancy as a response to the alarming rate in the state of children...
Mississippi Medicaid spent a tiny fraction of its budget on gender-affirming care before lawmakers banned it
by Molly Minta and Kate Royals, Mississippi Today April 11, 2023 The Mississippi Division of Medicaid spent months working to determine how much it paid in claims associated with gender identity...
PREPARE NOW FOR SPRING FLOOD SEASON
It's that time of year when increased rain chances also means increased flood risk. Mississippians should consider flood insurance now, before they need it. "At last check, there were about 57,000...
MEMA Enters Temporary Lodging Shelter Agreement with American Red Cross
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is entering into an agreement with the American Red Cross to assist in temporarily lodging displaced residents from the March 24, 2023, deadly...
Public schools are getting an additional $100 million this year. Here’s what that means.
by Julia James, Mississippi Today April 10, 2023 After a push this session to fully fund public schools, districts will receive $100 million outside of the regular school funding formula because...