Statewide News
AG Fitch Announces 2024 Human Trafficking Victims Fund Application Period
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that starting November 18, 2024, applications for funding from the Victims of Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Fund are available through...
Governor Tate Reeves Releases Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget Recommendation
Governor Tate Reeves recently released his Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget Recommendation. The Budget Recommendation highlights an agenda focused on eliminating Mississippi's income tax, laying...
MDE designates two Mississippi universities to receive Mississippi Science of Reading Excellence Award
The Mississippi Department of Education has designated two Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) Educator Preparation Providers (EPP) to receive the Mississippi Science of Reading...
Gov. Reeves announces $110 million in economic development grant awards
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune On Wednesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced $110 million in grant funding to assist with economic development, infrastructure...
MSDH Recognizes World Diabetes Day by Stressing “Know Your Numbers”
In recognition of World Diabetes Day – Thursday, November 14 – the Mississippi State Department of Health is urging you to Know Your Numbers. Knowing your numbers – cholesterol, blood...
Smokers are 40% More Likely to Develop Diabetes
As we continue to recognize National Diabetes Month, the Mississippi State Department of Health is highlighting a major risk factor of the deadly chronic disease: smoking. "If you smoke, you are...