Statewide News
MDE provides update on schools impacted by tornadoes
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is announcing that as of today, all school districts impacted by the March 24 tornadoes and storms have resumed classes except for South Delta School...
Will Gov. Reeves break out his veto stamp on Legislature’s ‘Christmas tree’ bill of pet projects?
by Geoff Pender and Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today April 12, 2023 In their final act of the 2023 session, in the wee hours of the morning April 1, Mississippi lawmakers passed a "Christmas tree"...
MAC Calls for 2024 Governor’s Arts Awards Nominations
The Mississippi Arts Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Governor's Arts Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes individuals and organizations that have made noteworthy...
MMSA WINS MISSISSIPPI PINNACLE AWARD FOR OVERALL MARKETING
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) was awarded the Mississippi Pinnacle Award by the Sales and Marketing Professionals (SMP) at the Pinnacle Awards Gala held on April 11 at The Lake...
How much are Mississippi universities spending on DEI initiatives? State auditor wants to know
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today April 11, 2023 The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor has asked public universities in the state to detail spending on diversity, equity and inclusion...
Emergency order: Doctors must test for syphilis in Mississippi pregnancies
by Sara DiNatale, Mississippi Today April 12, 2023 Mississippi now requires physicians to test patients for syphilis during pregnancy as a response to the alarming rate in the state of children...