Statewide News
MDAC Accepting Applications for Garden Grant Programs
As part of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce’s (MDAC) Freshly Picked campaign, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that MDAC is now accepting...
2024 General Election Day Reminders
Mississippi's 2024 General Election Day is less than one week away. The November 5 ballot features offices of President, U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative, Supreme Court Justice, Court of...
Check Your Smoke Alarm This Weekend
The State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO), a division of the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID), recommends checking smoke alarms in your home this weekend. Falling back to Standard Time...
Discover Mississippi: Dying to be here: Fascinating gravesites in Mississippi
By: Cecilia Lyles, Magnolia Tribune When one thinks of the spooky epicenter of the South, the first thought may be New Orleans, Louisiana. With its ghost tours and voodoo shops, it’s easy to...
Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins; Upcoming Elections Deadlines
Circuit clerk offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon for in-person absentee voting this Saturday, October 26, 2024. The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, November 2, 2024, on...
It’s Time for Fall/Winter Vaccinations to Fight Respiratory Viruses
We are approaching what is historically the respiratory virus season. The Mississippi State Department of Health encourages everyone to get appropriate updated vaccinations to avoid severe outcomes...