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Eric Hintz of the Smithsonian Institution Highlights Innovation in Mississippi for History Is Lunch
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Smithsonian Institution Historian Eric Hintz recently delivered a presentation on innovation in Mississippi and around the country as part of the History Is Lunch series at the Two Mississippi Museums.
Mary Martha Henson Named Executive Director of the Jackson County Economic Development Foundation
Mississippi Economic Development Council
Jun 18, 2026 - Jackson County Economic Development Foundation Henson steps into leadership role as George L. Freeland, Jr. is honored for 25 years of service to the Foundation and the community A New Executive Director for JCEDF The Jackson County...
MISSISSIPPI MACHETE MURDERER: ICE Lodges Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Accused of Murdering Roommate with Machete in Mississippi
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This illegal alien was released into our country by the Biden Administration WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after an illegal alien was indicted by a grand jury in DeSoto County,...
Exploring the U.S. Civil Rights Trail in Mississippi
Visit Mississippi
Mississippi is home to significant landmarks on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, offering a powerful journey through the history and the heroes of the movement.
Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board to meet June 24
Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
The Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Members of the Board may participate in the meeting via video or teleconference.
MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET ANNOUNCES 2026 STATEWIDE AWARD WINNERS
Mississippi Economic Development Council
JACKSON, Miss. (June 16, 2026) – The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated downtown revitalization success and announced statewide award winners at its 2026 Annual Awards Luncheon at The South in downtown Jackson.
SR1’s 14th Annual Summer Camp Empowers Mississippi Students Through STEM, Leadership and College Readiness
EIN Presswire
More than 150 scholars from across Central Mississippi participate in a fully sponsored summer learning experience valued at $2,100 per student JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SR1's 14th Annual College Preparatory...
Limestone Market Strategic Landscape, Key Industry Participants, and Future Outlook
EIN Presswire
The Business Research Company's Limestone Market Strategic Landscape, Key Industry Participants, and Future Outlook LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "The limestone market is dominated by a mix of global...
Clarksdale Attorney Christopher W. Winter Sworn In as President of the Mississippi Association for Justice
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Clarksdale, MS, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, June 12, 2026, Christopher W. Winter took the gavel as the 63rd President of the Mississippi Association for Justice (MAJ). Winter is a member of Merkel & Cocke, P.A., a plaintiffs'...
Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker Honoring Benjamin Brown Unveiled at Jackson State University
Visit Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — Visit Mississippi, the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University, the Mississippi Humanities Council and community leaders, took part in the unveiling of a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker honoring slain civil rights...
Mississippi Awards EquipMS Grants to Strengthen Workforce Pathways for High-Demand Careers
Mississippi Office of Workforce Development
JACKSON, Miss. June 15, 2026 – Major industrial investments across Mississippi require a larger pipeline of skilled workers prepared for high-demand technical careers.
Tropical Storm Arthur Update #2
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
Pearl, Miss. (MEMA)– The State of Mississippi, along with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), continues to coordinate response efforts with local, state, and federal partners as flooding impacts persist across portions of South...
Nissan Leads Mississippi Made Gallery Talk about Local Innovation
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
On Tuesday, June 9, Nissan representatives visited the Two Mississippi Museums for “Mississippi Made Gallery Talk: Innovation” in its Medgar and Myrlie Evers Exhibition Hall. Jake Garner, senior manager, purchasing, talked about the Canton Nissan...
AccelerateMS Continues Career Coach Partnerships Across Mississippi
Mississippi Office of Workforce Development
JACKSON, Miss. — June 15, 2026 – AccelerateMS is continuing its partnership with regional economic development and planning organizations across Mississippi to strengthen and expand the state’s career coach program in high schools statewide.
Governor Ivey Announces $87 Million in RESTORE Act Funding for Projects in Coastal Alabama
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
On Thursday, June 11, Governor Kay Ivey announced that the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) approved more than $403 million in funding decisions for restoration efforts spanning the Gulf Coast states.
Governor Ivey Announces $87 Million in RESTORE Act Funding for Projects in Coastal Alabama
Office of Alabama Governor
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) approved more than $403 million in funding decisions for restoration efforts spanning the Gulf Coast states.
Mississippi REALTORS® Partners with Mississippi Home Corporation in Trusty 10 Plus 2 Program
Mississippi Home Corporation
Mississippi REALTORS® Partners with Mississippi Home Corporation in Trusty 10 Plus 2 Program Jackson, MS, June 11, 2026 — Today, Mississippi REALTORS® announced a new partnership with Mississippi Home Corporation (MHC) aimed at expanding...
MDMR offering free 2026 ServSafe Course to seafood industry members
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) Seafood Technology Bureau will host a free ServSafe course for Mississippi seafood industry members.
Priority Roofing Champions IBHS 'FORTIFIED' Roof Standards to Protect Gulf South Homes Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season
EIN Presswire
NOLA-based Priority Roofing brings IBHS FORTIFIED™ standards to the Gulf South, helping homeowners survive severe storms and lower insurance premiums.
Dig Deeper into Miss Mississippi History at the Mississippi Made Exhibit
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
The 93rd Miss Mississippi pageant begins this weekend in Vicksburg, with the winner crowned on June 13. Dig deeper into the pageant’s history with a visit to the Two Mississippi Museums, where the special, temporary Mississippi Made exhibit...
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