Statewide News
Major infrastructure improvement projects progress central Mississippi
Commissioner Willie Simmons, Chairman of the Mississippi Transportation Commission, has announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects across central...
State Superintendent focusing on early childhood, career education
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune In an effort to continue the momentum in education advancements in the state, the Mississippi Department of Education is working to update its...
Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson Promotes Mississippi Christmas Trees
This holiday season, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson encourages those celebrating Christmas to make this year a “Genuine Mississippi” Christmas by purchasing...
Mississippi Public Service Commissioners Remind Consumers to be Vigilant of Scams During Holiday Season
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has been made aware of a scam targeting businesses, especially LLCs, who are required to submit an annual report to the Mississippi Secretary of...
Timely stroke care essential for recovery, UMMC experts say
By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Mississippi has one of the highest stroke mortality rates in the country, a ranking stroke care professionals at the University of Mississippi Medical Center...
Stay Safe While Cooking This Thanksgiving
At last check, there have been 58 fire deaths statewide in 2024. Unattended cooking was the cause in six of those fire deaths. There were seven cooking-related fire deaths in 2023. "Many people have...