Statewide News
BEAM working to build out internet connectivity in Mississippi
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Since the COVID pandemic, access to high-speed internet has become more integral in the lives of Mississippians than ever before. In response, one state agency...
Secretary Michael Watson Warns of Increasing Uses of Elder Financial Exploitation
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2024, Secretary of State Michael Watson urges Mississippians to educate themselves on the increasing occurrences of elder financial...
Mississippi Metropolitan Areas Hold Lowest Unemployment Rate in the Nation
Governor Tate Reeves announced that multiple metropolitan areas in Mississippi now held the lowest not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the entire nation. The data comes from a new...
Mississippi’s New Assistant State Conservationist for Easement
Mississippi USDA Natural Resources Conservation (NRCS) State Conservationist Kurt Readus announces Janeiro (J.J.) Smith, as the new Assistant State Conservationist for Easement, effective June 16th....
Mississippi receives highest education ranking ever of 30th in U.S. from latest Kids Count national report
Mississippi improved its education ranking to 30th in the nation – the state’s highest ranking ever – according to the 2024 Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT® Data Book released today. KIDS...
Governor Reeves’ Request for Individual Assistance Approved by White House
Governor Tate Reeves’ request for Individual Assistance for counties affected by the April 8-11 severe weather and tornadoes was approved by the White House. During that time the state experienced...