Statewide News
MDE announces one college, three universities to receive Mississippi Science of Reading designations for 2025-26
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has designated three Institutions of Higher Learning as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Educator Preparation Programs and one institution...
Special legislative elections set for Tuesday in 8 Senate, 2 House districts
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Special legislative elections are being held in eight state Senate districts and two House districts on Tuesday, November 4. Six state Senate seats...
State leaders lay out legislative agendas ahead of 2026 session
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune State leaders gathered in Jackson Thursday to map out their legislative agenda for the next session, with education reform being at the forefront of their...
Rising costs, inflation negatively affecting Mississippians’ health, Senate committee told
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Various speakers at Wednesday’s state Senate Insurance Study Committee told members that negative health outcomes of Mississippians are largely a...
Commissioner Andy Gipson Encourages Mississippians to Support One Another by Supporting Food Banks During Federal Government Shutdown
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson is asking Mississippians to support their local food banks and pantries amid the ongoing federal government shutdown and...
Senate Education Committee urged to raise teacher pay instead of expanding education freedom
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune In preparation for the upcoming 2026 Legislative session, the Mississippi Senate Education Committee held a hearing Tuesday to gather information...