6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (543+ words) The finest examples of homegrown Mississippi craftsmanship and productivity are on display at Two Museums in Jackson. Residents and visitors alike can explore achievements that reflect the state's ingenuity dating to Dec. 10, 1817, when Mississippi became the nation's 20th state. "Mississippi Made…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (445+ words) A bill to test Mississippi inmates for dyslexia died on the legislative calendar Friday, the second year the legislation failed to advance to the governor's desk. "I am disappointed, but this is the second year we've [the Senate] advanced this…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (451+ words) State Rep. Celeste Hurst introduced the measure in February, amending legislation on drug trafficking to include language outlawing the dispensing or shipping of abortion-inducing drugs in the Magnolia State. A measure that criminalizes the shipping or dispensing of abortion-inducing drugs…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (449+ words) While the conference report to raise the pay of judges on the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Chancery Courts and Circuit Courts was overwhelmingly approved by both chambers, not every lawmaker was pleased to see the bill. Barring a veto…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (174+ words) The Enterprise Journal Opinion: Reading tests prove their value in Mississippi Michigan is in the middle of a debate over childhood literacy, and it's somewhat flattering that Mississippi is part of the conversation. A column on The Washington Post website…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (203+ words) Mississippi Public Broadcasting is hoping people looking for expert appraisals of their treasures will bring them to MPB's Mississippi Antique Showcase April 17 and 18 in Stoneville. The event will be filmed for a series that MPB will air in the fall....

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (246+ words) The Enterprise Journal Rape suspect fatally shot during U. S. Marshals warrant service The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U. S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola. According to Sunflower…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1012+ words) If state lawmakers don't act soon, Mississippi will pay at least an additional $120 million a year to run its food assistance program. That's because of a 2017 state law that generated more paperwork for social safety net programs. Under the so-called…...

3+ week, 32+ min ago  (270+ words) The Team Mississippi 14 U squad'ventured to Dunbar, West Virginia, last weekend to take part in the D1 Spring National Championships, and the team of local stars managed to take home the overall title. The 14 U group consisted of former and current…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (988+ words) Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino: Eight separate stalwart Republican donors told Magnolia Tribune they were rethinking their political giving after what one called a "dismal" legislative session. Earlier this year, a group of one hundred prominent…...