Statewide News
News and updates from the week of March 10, 2025 at the Capitol
By Representative Clay Mansell The Mississippi House reconvened at 2:00 PM on Monday, marking the start of the tenth week of the 2025 legislative session. Several key bills were passed,...
MARCH 14-15 STORM RESPONSE AND CLAIMS TIPS
If your home was damaged in the March 14-15 storms, now is the time to take action. File a claim and let your insurance company know the extent of the damage. If you need assistance with an...
$13.4 million in conservation, outdoor recreation improvement grants awarded across Mississippi
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) Board of Trustees have awarded a new round of competitive grants totaling more than $13.4...
Highly Pathogenic 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 breeder...
Child Protective Services seeks safe county workspaces as funding needs mount
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Legislation to ensure a safe workspace for Child Protective Service (CPS) workers has been on the Senate calendar for action but has yet to be taken...
Lawmakers create new Mississippi Department of Tourism, separating it from MDA
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune After years of discussion, lawmakers are creating the Mississippi Department of Tourism, separating it out from the Mississippi Development...