By: Gary Pettus Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Photography On the afternoon before Valentine’s Day, Elaine Jones decided to take stock of her heart. But she couldn’t drive herself to the doctor: “My car’s messed up at the moment,” said Jones, 50, of Jackson. As it...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is investing $993,250 in site development projects throughout the state. Site development grant funds made available through the Mississippi Development Authority are assisting local economic development...
By Courtney Ingle Spring is on the horizon, and March in Mississippi provides opportunities for families to get out and enjoy many fun activities across the state. Jackson Food and Wine Festival – March 2, 2024 Celebrate the culinary excellence of the Capital City...
On Wednesday, the State Workforce Investment Board confirmed Dr. Courtney Taylor as the new Executive Director of AccelerateMS, the lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination. Effective March 16, 2024, Taylor takes the reins from Ryan Miller, who...
By: Annie Oeth Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Photography A growing number of students in Mississippi public schools receive medical and behavioral health care at school, thanks to the Center for Telehealth at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The program,...
The 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Cohort Report has been released showing that 6,804 Mississippi public school 2023 graduates took AP exams at some point during high school resulting in 36.5% qualifying scores of three or higher. The 2023 figures show an increase of...
