State
Jackson garners $20 million in federal legislation for water woes
The federal government is providing $20 million for the troubled Jackson water system in legislation that passed the ... Read more
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Lifestyles
B.B. King Museum, Delta Interpretive Center among honorees
JACKSON — The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) and South Arts have recognized the Mississippi Center for Cultural Production (MCCP) ... Read more
State
State doubles number of 4-year-olds served in pre-K program
Mississippi will gain five new early learning collaboratives in August 2022 to serve more of the state’s youngest ... Read more
Local News
United Way accepting funding applications
The United Way of East Mississippi announces that the annual application process for local non-profit programs seeking funding for ... Read more
Business
Community Foundation for Mississippi extends COVID-19 grant program
The Community Foundation for Mississippi (CFM) recently announced an extension of its COVID-19 reimbursement grant program, which was ... Read more
Local News
City of Meridian seeks $8.9M in COVID-19 relief funding
The City of Meridian is in the process of applying for about $8.9 million in COVID-19 relief funds. ... Read more
Local News
Federal assistance approved for East Mississippi counties hit by winter storms
President Joe Biden on Tuesday declared that a major disaster exists in Mississippi and ordered federal assistance to ... Read more
Local News
Hosemann advises local leaders on American Rescue Plan
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is urging local leaders to look at the long term impact of spending federal COVID-19 ... Read more
News
Though access remains low, state’s pre-K earns high marks
Mississippi’s state-funded pre-kindergarten program has again received high marks in a national report that measures the quality of ... Read more
Columns
Lawmakers get big budget assist from feds
Former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove used to say the most important item addressed each legislative session is the ... Read more