Statewide News
Lawsuit: New ‘ballot harvesting’ law makes voting more difficult for disabled, elderly Mississippians
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today June 2, 2023 A federal lawsuit has been filed saying a new Mississippi law will make it more difficult for the elderly and disabled to vote. Republicans sponsors...
Dr. Paul Byers Announces Retirement, Dr. Kathryn Taylor Named Interim State Epidemiologist
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announces that State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers will retire at the end of June after more than 30 years with MSDH. "Dr. Byers will be hugely...
Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces Dates for the 164th Mississippi State Fair
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the dates for the 164th Mississippi State Fair. The upcoming 2023 State Fair will be held Thursday, October 5, through Sunday,...
USDA Supports Military Veteran’s Transition to Farming
Are you a military veteran interested in farming? USDA offers resources to help you: Fund Your Operation: USDA's Farm Service Agency offers a variety of funding opportunities to help agricultural...
Reform, ethics, transparency, fighting political corruption — it must be election time in Mississippi
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today June 1, 2023 Mississippi spends more annually on beaver control — $1.1 million — and regulating cosmetologists — $1 million — than it does on monitoring ethics in...
MDOT offers free resources to help residents prepare for hurricanes
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) offers several free resources to help Mississippi residents prepare for a hurricane before a tropical system threatens. The MDOT Traffic mobile...