Statewide News
Application for nursing loan repayment opens August 4
The online application for the new Nurse Retention Loan Repayment program opens Friday, August 4, 2023. Early career nurses may apply online at www.msfinancialaid.org/NULR/. The Nurse Retention...
Hosemann outraises McDaniel in Lt. Gov. race, continues accusations of law violations
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today August 2, 2023 Incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann's campaign far outraised his main opponent, longtime state Sen. Chris McDaniel in the home stretch...
AG Lynn Fitch wants to make info on out-of-state abortions available to Mississippi authorities
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today July 13, 2023 Attorney General Lynn Fitch wants to ensure Mississippi authorities are allowed to investigate and gather information on abortions performed out of...
Kindergarten reading scores improve slightly but still fall short of pre-pandemic levels
by Julia James, Mississippi Today July 27, 2023 After pandemic-driven declines on the kindergarten readiness exam last year, more students are meeting benchmarks in kindergarten and some pre-K...
Judge halts new law that he says will deter voting by disabled
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today July 26, 2023 Mississippi election officials cannot prevent people with disabilities from seeking assistance to vote absentee or by mail in the upcoming Aug. 8...
Mississippi Transportation Commission announces 2023 Emergency Road and Bridge Repair fund projects
The Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC) on Tuesday, July 25 announced funding for 40 Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund (ERBRF) projects. The approved projects will revitalize local,...