Statewide News
Spring blooms bring out allergies, remedies
By: Danny Barrett Jr., UMMC Communications Pollen season is upon us in Mississippi and nationwide. And it’s becoming more difficult to determine when and which types of pollen will...
Mississippi State Board of Education approves plans for three high schools to become Schools of Innovation in 2025-26
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has approved plans for three high schools – Meridian High School, Richland High School and Pontotoc High School – to become Schools of...
News and updates from the week of March 17, 2025 at the Capitol
By Representative Clay Mansell The Mississippi House of Representatives reconvened at 4:00 PM on Monday for the eleventh week of the 2025 legislative session. Lawmakers began with a moment of...
Panhandling across Mississippi could soon require a permit
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Legislation aimed at curbing panhandling and aggressive solicitation on Mississippi streets now awaits the Governor’s signature. HB 1197, titled the...
No plans for Medicaid expansion this session, key lawmakers say
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune With the end of session in view, legislation to expand Medicaid in Mississippi is not expected to be introduced this year despite continued calls...
MDE announces state finalists for 2025 Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year
The Mississippi Department of Education announced today the finalists for the 2025 Mississippi Administrator of the Year and the 2025 Mississippi Teacher of the Year. The Mississippi...