Statewide News
Governor Tate Reeves Sets Six Special Elections
Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has set six special elections. Two of the special elections are for the Mississippi House of Representatives, three are for trial courts, and one is for...
Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Diagnosed in Mississippi Poultry Flock
The Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) has been notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratory that poultry from a commercial broiler chicken...
Big decisions await Legislature in 2025
By Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Legislature’s 2025 session kicks off next Tuesday, January 7th. These are the issues likely to dominate public debate. Tax Reforms Even...
MDOT sets new records in 2024
Another record-setting year is in the books for the Mississippi Department of Transportation. The Department achieved a new high in infrastructure project investment in 2024. Plus, major...
MSDH Releases Top Baby Names of 2024
William and Olivia were the most popular names in the state for baby boys and girls in 2024, respectively, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health's Office of Vital Records and...
December 28, 2024, Severe Weather Update #2
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with counties impacted by the severe weather on December 28, 2024. Our staff is working with county EMA directors to complete...