Statewide News
Appointees named to Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council is being formed to assist the state in the utilization of millions in settlement funds which...
Stay Cool, Choose the Right Insurance This Summer
Friday, June 20, marks the first day of summer. If you plan to boat, swim, or vacation, do you have the proper boat, RV, or car coverage? It may be a good time to talk to your insurance agent. “I...
Mississippi gas tax going up 3 cents starting July 1
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Filling up at the pump will cost Mississippi consumers more starting July 1. As part of House Bill 1, which was passed this legislative session and...
Mississippians to save soon on groceries, school supplies and clothes, and hunting gear
Shoppers in Mississippi will get some considerable tax breaks in July and August, with one of them going into effect permanently in the Magnolia State on July 1st. The Mississippi Department...
Mississippi is lowering its sales tax on groceries. Will consumers notice?
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Starting July 1, Mississippi grocery shoppers will pay less sales tax on their purchases. The state sales tax on groceries is decreasing from 7...
MSDH Urges BOLD Action During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
More than 7 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, a number projected to nearly double by 2050, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Mississippi ranks 3rd in the nation for prevalence of...