Statewide News
AI – The Next Big Thing for the Big Machine!
By: Ashby Foote Hold my ampere and read this! The next three years are going to be electrifying! Why? Turn on the financial news today and all you hear is AI (artificial intelligence)...
$44 million in federal roadway funding awarded to 5 Mississippi communities
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Five local governments in Mississippi have been awarded $44 million in roadway funding under the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. The...
Health officials stress need for flu, measles vaccinations
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune As a new year begins, healthcare officials are advising residents to get vaccinated against preventable ailments including influenza and...
Mississippi’s Rural Healthcare Transformation Program application results in approval of more than $200 million
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune More than $200 million in federal funding has been awarded to the state of Mississippi to help address rural healthcare deficiencies, Governor Tate...
Field set for 2026 Mississippi midterm elections
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The qualifying deadline for party primary and independent candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterms was...
MDHS to request additional funding to address changes, error rates in SNAP
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Changes are coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, that are expected to affect Mississippi financially if the current...