Statewide News
Biden’s pick for US Attorney, in charge of welfare probe, gets approval from Mississippi senators
by Anna Wolfe, Mississippi Today April 5, 2023 Mississippi is one step closer to having a permanent U.S. Attorney for the Southern District, who is expected to oversee the prosecution of what’s been...
USDA, SBA, and FDIC Partner to Foster Economic Growth for Small Businesses, Farmers, and Ranchers in Southern States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation (FDIC), is hosting a series of regional...
New lawsuit alleges race-based discrimination by all-white community college board
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today April 5, 2023 When the Mississippi Community College Board unanimously selected Kell Smith as executive director earlier this year, it discriminated against a...
Six 7-12th grade teachers named state-level finalists for 2022-23 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Six 7-12th grade Mississippi teachers have been named 2022-23 state-level finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST program is the...
Ballot initiative death, coming soon to a campaign ad near you
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today April 5, 2023 Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and any state senator with an opponent for reelection this year can expect to field lots of questions and campaign-ad jabs...
Bill to revamp financial aid dies in 2023 session
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today April 3, 2023 A bill to substantially overhaul Mississippi’s college financial aid programs died in conference on the final day of the legislative session, joining...