Statewide News
Community colleges, universities play significant role in improved workforce participation in Mississippi
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune If gains are to be seen, community colleges and universities in Mississippi will play an integral role in increasing the state’s workforce...
Upcoming General Election Deadlines
With the November 5, 2024, General Election quickly approaching, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines. VOTER REGISTRATION The 2024 General Election voter...
Mississippi Walmart and Sam’s Clubs accepting donations for Red Cross Hurricane Helene relief efforts through Oct. 13
Walmart, Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation announced an initial $6M commitment to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts, including donations of food, water, essential supplies and grants to...
Mississippi Dept. of Education promotes expanded CTE programs to aid in workforce participation
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune As Mississippi works to address a low workforce participation rate, there is a need to expand the number of Career and Technical Education (CTE) centers...
MSDH Encourages Moms to “Count the Kicks” for Stillbirth Prevention
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is partnering with Count the Kicks to accelerate progress on stillbirth prevention. ...
Keesler Federal’s Bright Futures Program Provides Over 20,000 Kindergartners School Supplies
Keesler Federal Credit Union's Bright Futures program provided school supplies to more than 20,000 public school kindergartners in Mississippi and Louisiana for the new school year....