As Lamar County’s population swells, fire and EMS crews are fielding more calls than ever before — stretching staff, spurring investment in training and testing how fast first responders can keep up.
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.
Social media users claim the recent federal government shutdown was caused by Democratic lawmakers prioritizing aid for undocumented immigrants over social safety nets for Mississippians.
Stone County launches cadet program to train teens for careers in law enforcement, fire and EMS—building future first responders from within the community.
