Statewide News
Twelve states are restricting junk food purchases from SNAP. Mississippi could be next
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi may become the next state in the nation to enact Food Restriction Waivers on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits....
Voter Registration Mailers from Third Parties Alert
The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office has been alerted the Voter Participation Center, a private organization, plans to send voter registration mailers to Mississippi residents. The...
MSU Ag report: Row crop producers in Mississippi facing a very tough road ahead
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A new report from Mississippi State University says row crop producers faced an uphill struggle coming into 2025. Now, given extreme weather events...
Mississippi launches first-of-its-kind youth mental health initiative
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A first-of-its-kind mental health initiative in Mississippi will provide hope to the state’s youth in low- and moderate-income households by...
Mississippi Dept. of Education expects federal K-12 funding to continue
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Department of Education says it has not received any indication of federal funding cuts as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill...
Governor Reeves Announces Partnership With Canopy Children’s Solutions To Deploy First-Of-Its-Kind Youth Mental Wellness Platform
Governor Tate Reeves today announced a $16 million partnership between the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) and Canopy Children's Solutions to deploy Canopy Anywhere, a breakthrough...