Youngsters who take care of themselves a few hours while parents are away, often Monday through Friday after school, are called “latchkey kids.” In some communities, half of all children ages five to 13 spend part of their day at home alone. When school resumes, some...
On August 1, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) opened its third application cycle utilizing $12 million in funding appropriated during the 2024 Legislative Session. The MOSTF Board of Trustees began accepting grant applications on August 1st. On...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Scores on the state’s Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) have soared above pre-pandemic levels, indicating growth in Mississippi’s K-12 schools. Overall results from the 2023-2024 school year show record proficiency in...
Whether on foot, on a bicycle or using a bus, children need specific knowledge and skills to avoid getting hurt going to school and back home. While school buses are the safest way for children to travel to and from school, nearly 12,000 children are injured and...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi set multiple new records in July for employment numbers in the state. First, the state reached a new record low unemployment rate of 2.7%. Additionally, total non-farm employment reached a record high with...
At the Morning Session of today’s Solar Summit held by the Mississippi Public Service Commission, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson expressed serious concerns regarding the long-term impact of so-called “solar farms” being deployed in massive scale...
