Statewide News
Purple Alerts to aid families, law enforcement in locating missing persons
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Legislature established a new Purple Alert during this year’s session meant to aid families and law enforcement in locating a missing person who is...
Stay Healthy While Traveling Internationally this Summer
If you're traveling internationally this summer, the Mississippi State Department of Health wants you to bring back souvenirs, not an infection. Follow these recommendations to keep you and your...
NEW AREA CODE 471 ANNOUNCED FOR NORTHERN/CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI
The Mississippi Public Service Commission, on June 13, 2024, approved a new area code to be assigned to the same area occupied by the 662 code. The new area code is 471. According to the North...
Hinds County Disaster Recovery Center Moves to a New Location
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA are relocating a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center from Hinds Community College in Raymond, Miss to a new location in Bolton, Miss. This...
AVOID FIREWORK INJURY THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) encourages firework safety this Independence Day. The SFMO performs pyrotechnic inspections for shows that are performed on state owned properties....
MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET CELEBRATES 40 YEARS, ANNOUNCES 2024 AWARD WINNERS
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated 40 years of downtown revitalization success and announced statewide award winners at its 2024 Annual Awards Luncheon at The South in...