Statewide News
Deadlock continues on possible Medicaid expansion
By: Sarah Ulmer, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi House and Senate conferees assigned to work on the Medicaid expansion bill, HB 1725, met for a public conference meeting on Tuesday. The intent was to...
Tommy Rice Unveils Heartfelt New Songs “All My Love I Give To You” and “Little Girl on the Corner,” with More Music on the Horizon
Renowned singer-songwriter Tommy Rice is set to captivate audiences once again with the release of his latest singles, "All My Love I Give To You" and "Little Girl on the Corner." These emotionally...
Northwest Middle School Wins State-wide Education Contest
Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S, announced today that Northwest Middle School of Rankin County School District earned the title of 2024 Imagine...
Legislature looks at education-related bills, begins to wind down session
By District 56 Representative Clay Mansell On Friday, April 12, we completed the fifteenth week of the 2024 legislative session. Wednesday was the deadline for the House to discuss general Senate...
31 Mississippi schools earn the Military Star School Designation for 2024-26
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has named 31 schools as 2024-26 Military Star Schools. This designation recognizes schools that have made a significant commitment to supporting...
Mississippi doubles preschool enrollment, spending with plans for further expansion, according to 2023 NIEER report
A new report released today from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) finds Mississippi is one of only five states in the country to meet 10 of 10 research-based quality...