Statewide News
Mississippi seeks federal assistance for June tornadoes, severe weather
On Monday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has requested a Major Disaster Declaration for 16 counties impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that swept...
Walmart Launches Walmart+ Assist: Half Price Memberships for Those on Government Assistance
By Venessa Yates, SVP and General Manager, Walmart+ Helping people save money and live better is at the core of everything we do at Walmart, and Walmart+ is that mission supercharged. Since...
Gov. Tate Reeves is hyper-focused on trans issues, but what’s the real impact on Mississippi?
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today July 23, 2023 Gov. Tate Reeves’ most recent television commercial features him standing alone on a field intently cheering as his teenage daughter and her...
Why so many top candidates are ignoring Mississippi’s worsening hospital crisis
by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today July 20, 2023 The hospital crisis has emerged as the state's most dire problem. Yet with Mississippi's major statewide primary election less than three weeks...
Nearly 9,500 Mississippians eligible for loan forgiveness under new Biden administration plan
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today July 19, 2023 Nearly 9,500 Mississippians will see their student loans automatically discharged following changes made by the U.S. Department of Education to its...
Tourism Veteran Rochelle Hicks Named New Head of Visit Mississippi
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of tourism industry veteran Rochelle Hicks to lead Visit Mississippi. She begins the new role on August 14th. "I am excited to welcome Rochelle...