Statewide News
2024 November General Election Absentee Report (October 21)
As of Monday, October 21, 2024, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 86,525 absentee ballots requested, 84,636 absentee ballots sent, and 67,802 absentee...
MSDH Promoting Awareness for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
This week, October 20-26, is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and the Mississippi State Department of Health is spreading awareness about the dangers of the toxic metal and imploring...
Mississippi Egg Marketing Board, Mississippi Poultry Association and Mississippi Beef Council Announce the Winners of the 2024 Mississippi State Fair Omelet Cookoff
The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board (MEMB), Mississippi Poultry Association and Mississippi Beef Council are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Mississippi State Fair Omelet...
Senate Study Group examines mental health care of women, children
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The state Senate’s Study Group on Women, Children and Families recently heard from the executive director of the Mississippi Department of Mental...
Secretary Michael Watson Update: 2024 General Election Day Reminders
The 2024 November General Election is just under a month away! The November 5 ballot includes offices of President, U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative, Supreme Court Justice, and Court of Appeals...
Mississippi Bar Memorial Service honors 112 lawyers
The Mississippi Supreme Court, Mississippi Bar leaders, family members and friends on Oct. 8 honored 112 lawyers and judges who died during the past year. The Mississippi Bar...