Statewide News
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSURANCE POLICY
Saving on your insurance premium starts by understanding your policy and what you’re paying for. You should read your policy in full and ask your insurance agent if you have questions. For instance,...
Mississippi teachers’ union opposes school choice in the Magnolia State
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune One of the state’s teachers’ unions released a statement on Monday strongly opposing efforts to expand school choice in Mississippi. Erica Jones, President of the...
Public Service Commission delves into “fact finding mission” on solar energy in Mississippi
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Public Service Commission hosted a Solar Summit on Thursday, where experts and the public discussed the impacts of increased solar power generation...
SBA Mississippi’s Janita Stewart celebrates 50 years of federal service
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune On Dec. 26, Janita Russell Stewart will celebrate a milestone most employees never reach. She’ll celebrate 50 years of federal civil service, with nearly 30 years...
New study looks at Mississippi’s labor force participation
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Studies are underway to determine why the workforce participation rate in the Magnolia State is last in the nation. The most recent study came this week,...
Secretary Michael Watson Hosts 2024-2025 SOS Student Ambassador Fall Summit
Secretary of State Michael Watson hosted the 2024-2025 Secretary of State (SOS) Student Ambassadors for their Fall Summit on Monday. The event, hosted at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson,...