Statewide News
Record-high 77.3% of Mississippi third graders pass state reading assessment on first attempt in 2025
The Mississippi Department of Education announces that 25,399 or 77.3%, – the highest-percentage ever – of third graders passed the initial administration of the third-grade reading...
Honoring Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Introduced by Representatives Guest, Letlow, and Pappas
Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03), joined by Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the House Resolution to honor and memorialize fallen law enforcement...
TEC Secures Three Grants to Build Out High-Speed Internet in Jasper, Leake, Scott, and Lawrence Counties
TEC, a leading rural broadband provider, is proud to announce that it has been awarded three highly competitive grants totaling $10,882,601. These grants, awarded by the Office of Broadband...
Hosemann expects he’ll run for Governor in 2027
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann is gearing up for a gubernatorial run in 2027, he told Meridian podcaster Scotty Ray recently. “Yeah, we’re looking at...
Mississippians will pay more to buy, repair vehicles
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The long-term impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on automobiles and automotive parts is uncertain, but industry insiders say Mississippi...
Mississippi Celebrates National Hospital Week
In recognition of the vital role hospitals and healthcare professionals play in the well-being of Mississippi communities, Mississippi legislative leaders have officially proclaimed May 11–17, 2025,...