Gov. Tate Reeves proposes state control of apprenticeship programs to boost workforce training and meet Mississippi’s growing demand for skilled labor.
One Poplarville farm is turning Mississippi blueberries into teas, baked goods and more to fight industry decline and build a future for local growers.
Mississippi shrimpers say years of pressure on lawmakers are finally paying off — with new federal labeling proposals aimed at protecting the domestic seafood industry.
Mississippi is testing new classroom strategies to improve adolescent literacy. See how one district is helping students in grades 4–8 better engage with reading across subjects.
Mississippi schools are confronting rising chronic absenteeism and weighing new supports — from updated attendance laws to early family interventions — to keep students in class.
With thousands of Mississippi adults struggling to read, a Hattiesburg nonprofit is training volunteers and launching a new program to close the literacy gap.
From June 2024 through February 2025, U.S. beekeepers suffered their worst winter losses in more than a decade, with commercial operations losing an average of 62% of colonies.
As the 2026 legislative session approaches, audiologists are urging legislators to revisit having private insurers cover hearing aids, saying the lack of coverage affects thousands of Mississippians each year.
