Statewide News
UMMC chosen to lead one of five national hubs for community-led health care research
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Office of Communications and Marketing The National Institutes of Health recently selected the University of Mississippi Medical Center to host a community-based research...
As Fire Prevention Week begins, State Fire Marshal Chaney urges residents to make sure their smoke alarms are working
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention WeekTM (FPWTM) for more than 100 years—to promote...
Mississippi Welcomes Record 43.7 Million Visitors in 2023: New Economic Impact Study Highlights Tourism’s $17.5 Billion Contribution
At the Governor's Conference on Tourism in Hattiesburg, Governor Tate Reeves today announced the release of Visit Mississippi's annual Tourism Economic Contribution Report, revealing that the state...
Local Recruiting Makes impact on Army Accessions Goals
Over 2,000 young men and women across Louisiana, Mississippi and West Tennessee enlisted over the last year helping the Army exceed its accessions mission. “We exceeded our battalion mission...
Discover Mississippi: What’s happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State in October 2024
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune If you don’t do another thing the entire month of October, get out at least once and enjoy one of the many festivals held around the state. There...
Community colleges, universities play significant role in improved workforce participation in Mississippi
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune If gains are to be seen, community colleges and universities in Mississippi will play an integral role in increasing the state’s workforce...