Governor Tate Reeves today announced he has appointed Paul Jerrod “PJ” Waldrop Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) effective tomorrow. The appointment comes after William “Bill” Cork’s retirement from...
Recently, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson and other state and local officials outlined security measures and final preparations for the 167th Mississippi State Fair, set for October 8-18 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson....
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB) announces the retirement of Executive Director Dr. Lisa Karmacharya, effective January 1, 2027, following nearly eight years of leadership and service to Mississippi’s public charter schools. Dr....
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi welcomed a record 45.5 million visitors in 2025, with tourism activity generating a record $18.9 billion in total economic impact across the state, according to the newly released 2025 Tourism Economic...
by Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday that Mississippi’s Returning Education to the States (RES) Waiver has been approved. Mississippi is the seventh state to receive such a waiver,...
As the 2026 campaign season kicks into high gear, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds political candidates that campaign signs are not permitted within right-of-way on state highways according to Section 63-3-317 of the Mississippi Code...
