Statewide News
Mississippi ranks high in teacher freedom in latest national report but lags in education choice
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Heritage Foundation recently released its “Education Freedom Report Card” showing Mississippi ranked 3rd in Teacher Freedom. “A solid 47 percent...
Water customers voice concerns to lawmakers at Senate Energy Committee hearing
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s capital city is not the only local governing body with water issues. The Senate Energy Committee heard pleas from rural water customers...
Legislators to consider another round of teacher, assistant teacher pay raises
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A recent report from Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is shedding light once again on teacher and assistant teacher pay as funds used for...
Mississippi State Health Officer touts importance of vaccine mandates after Florida roll back
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Last Wednesday, September 3, the Surgeon General of Florida, Joseph Ladapo, told the state’s residents that he will work toward removing vaccine...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CITE SEPT. 30 DEADLINE FOR MISS. STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted the upcoming Sept. 30 deadline for Mississippi high school juniors and seniors to apply for the 2026 U.S....
Mississippi Insurance Department Launches AI Bot “Janie” To Help Consumers
The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) Consumer Services Division is launching an Artificial Intelligence (AI) service to help consumers complete the insurance company complaint form. Using the...