Statewide News
Lawmakers consider task force to recommend ways of streamlining social services
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The creation of a task force to study how social services agencies can streamline government and regulatory services passed the Senate Government...
Mississippi Public Service Commission Introduces 471 Area Code for Growing 662 Region
With new telephone numbers in high demand, the Mississippi Public Service Commission approved the implementation of the new 471 area code to overlay the existing 662 area code region. The 471 area...
Mississippi National Guard Activates 500 for Winter Storm Response
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other...
American College of Nurse-Midwives Files Constitutional Challenge to Mississippi Midwife Practice Law
In an effort to increase the number of certified nurse midwives (CNMs) to help address Mississippi’s maternal health crisis, the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) today filed a...
Senate Education Committee sets sights on increasing math skills, financial literacy
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Several bills passed out of the Mississippi Senate Education Committee late last week, including one that could lead to the consolidation of some...
Entergy Mississippi issues estimated restoration times
Entergy Mississippi crews are making progress assessing damage and restoring power to customers who were left without power after severe winter weather, including freezing rain and ice,...