Statewide News
SAFETY FOR LATCHKEY KIDS: ADVICE FROM AMR
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...
Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Extends Application Deadline to September 16, 2024
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...
Miss. Department of Education reports record assessment scores
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....
BY BUS, BIKE OR ON FOOT, HOW TO KEEP KIDS SAFE GETTING TO AND FROM SCHOOL: AMR’s ADVICE
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...
Mississippi Again Sets Historic New Records for Employment
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%....
Agriculture Commissioner Gipson Expresses Solar Farm Concerns During Public Service Commission Solar Summit
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...