Statewide News
STAY COOL, INSURE YOUR POOL THIS SUMMER
Thursday, June 20 marks the first day of summer but many Mississippians have been taking advantage of warm weather for weeks. If you have a pool or are thinking of adding one, there are insurance...
Two districts awarded $1.5M in grants for pre-K students with disabilities to be included in classrooms with non-disabled peers
The Mississippi State Board of Education awarded two school districts nearly $1.5 million in grants to create Blended Pre-K programs and improve access for pre-K students with disabilities to be...
New Nonprofit Annual Report Filing Requirement
Pursuant to House Bill (HB) 1344 from the 2024 Legislative Session and signed by the Governor, effective July 1, 2024, all nonprofit organizations will now be required to file an annual report with...
Second Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Open in Hinds County
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA have opened a second Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Hinds County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms,...
22 new language interpreters recently earned court credentials
Twenty-two new language interpreters recently earned their credentials to work in Mississippi courtrooms. The record number of successful applicants increased the availability of credentialed...
Mississippi’s 10 music greats
Special to The Mississippi Monitor Mississippi, known as the birthplace of blues music, has produced a remarkable array of talented and influential musicians. From soulful crooners to powerful...