Former Mississippi Department of Public Safety Administration Tower Demolition to Begin Sunday, October 4, 2026
JACKSON, Miss. – The former Mississippi Department of Public Safety administration tower off Woodrow Wilson Avenue is scheduled for demolition on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Several nearby roads and
Governor Tate Reeves Appoints Paul Jerrod “PJ” Waldrop Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced he has appointed Paul Jerrod “PJ” Waldrop Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority effective tomorrow. The appointment comes
Number Of Jobs In Mississippi Again Reaches New All-Time High
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi’s total nonfarm employment reached a new record high in August with 1,199,800 jobs. Additionally, the seasonally adjusted
Governor Reeves Signs Shared Stewardship Agreement To Strengthen Mississippi Forests
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves signed an updated Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding, bringing together the State of Mississippi with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest
Governor Reeves Wins Hunt Institute’s Inaugural Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. Leadership Award
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves has been awarded the Hunt Institute’sinaugural Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. Leadership Award. The award honors “exemplary senior-level state leaders or state
Hitachi Energy Bringing Its Largest Transformer Manufacturing Investment In U.S. To Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. –Hitachi Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. is expanding its operations at its transformer manufacturing factory in Copiah County, Mississippi. The project represents
Governor Reeves Announces 167 Rural Health Transformation Program Awards Totaling More Than $104 Million
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced 167 awards totaling $104,115,146 through the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program. The awards are part of Mississippi’s $205.9 million
Gov. Reeves Announces Investment In Mental Health Services For Mississippi Youth
JACKSON, Miss. –Gov. Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is deploying $3,375,709 to support expanded mental health services for children, adolescents and young adults who were
Number Of Jobs In Mississippi Again Reaches New All-Time High
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi’s total nonfarm employment reached a new record high in July with 1,196,200 jobs. “There’s been no shortage of record-breaking
Governor Reeves Announces Dr. Daniel “Deano” Harrison As Director Of The Mississippi Office Of Apprenticeship
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announces Dr. Daniel “Deano” Harrison as Director of the Mississippi Office of Apprenticeship, also known as ApprenticeshipMS. Harrison previously served
Governor Reeves Appoints Craig Treadway Circuit Judge For The 21st Circuit Court District And Reopens Qualifying
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of the Honorable Craig Treadway of Olive Branch to the Office of Circuit Court Judge for the 21stCircuit Court District, Place
Governor Reeves Appoints Amanda Jones Tollison to Mississippi Supreme Court
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Amanda Jones Tollison of Oxford to the Mississippi Supreme Court, Northern District 3, Place 2. This appointment fills a
Governor Reeves Appoints Renee McBride Porter Chancellor For The 10th Chancery Court District
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Renee McBride Porter of Columbia to the Office of Chancellor for the 10th Chancery Court District. This appointment fills a
President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Arthur
JACKSON, Miss. – President Donald Trump has approved Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration for counties impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flash
Governor Reeves Appoints Celeste Embrey Wilson to Mississippi Supreme Court
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of the Honorable Celeste Embrey Wilson of Southaven to the Mississippi Supreme Court, Northern District 3, Place 1. This
Governor Reeves Announces $15 Million for Fifth Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Grant Cycle
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced the launch of the fifth grant application cycle for the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, backed by$15 millionappropriated during the
Governor Reeves Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Counties Impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump for eight counties impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flash
Governor Tate Reeves Appoints Brad McCullouch to serve as Hinds County District Attorney
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Brad McCullouch to serve as District Attorney for the Seventh Circuit Court District, which covers Hinds County. The
Jabil to Open Manufacturing Facility in Marshall County
JACKSON, Miss. –Jabil, a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider, plans to open a new production facility in Marshall County. The project represents a corporate
President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for May 6-7 Severe Weather
JACKSON, Miss. – President Donald Trump has approved Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration for five Mississippi counties impacted by severe weather on May 6–7, 2026. During
Governor Reeves Announces Over 100 Appointments
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced over 100 appointments to positions within state government. “I’m confident these appointees have the talent and dedication needed to make our
Governor Reeves Announces Mississippi Accepting Workforce Pell Applications
JACKSON, Miss. – Gov. Tate Reeves announced that the State Workforce Investment Board has approved a state policy framework to guide Mississippi’s review and recommendation process for Workforce Pell
Governor Tate Reeves Sets Two Special Elections
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he has set two special elections for the Mississippi House of Representatives. The first is for House District 77 to fill the vacancy
Number of Jobs in Mississippi Again Reaches New All-Time High
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi’s total non-farm employment reached a new record high in May with 1,195,400 jobs. “Mississippi has one of the hottest job
Mississippi Wins National Awards for Economic Development Accomplishments
JACKSON, Miss.– The state of Mississippi has been honored with a Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine. The national award honors Mississippi’s historic accomplishments in economic
Governor Reeves Appoints Sabrina D. Howell as Chancery Judge for the 3rd Chancery District
Howell of Grenada as Chancery Judge for the 3rd Chancery District, which covers DeSoto, Grenada, Montgomery, Panola, Tate, and Yalobusha counties. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the
Port of Gulfport Reaches Major Milestone as U.S. Army Corps Recommends Channel Deepening
JACKSON, Miss. – The Port of Gulfport has reached a major milestone in its drive to deepen and widen the federal channel serving Mississippi’s state port, a step that positions the Port for years of
Mississippi Approves $5 million in Forestry Facility Grant Program Awards for Infrastructure and Transportation Projects
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the Mississippi Development Authority has approved $5 million in Mississippi Forestry Facility Grant Program awards to support
New Report Positions Mississippi for Critical Minerals Growth
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Development Authority today released a report,2026 Mississippi Natural Resources Summit: Critical Minerals in the State, outlining a strategy to position Mississippi
Governor Reeves Provides Update On Severe Winter Weather
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the state of Mississippi continues to work with county, state, federal, and private sector partners to respond to the severe winter weather
Governor Reeves Announces Investment in Mississippi’s Youth Mental Health Services
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is deploying $13,464,444 to support mental health systems for Mississippi children, youth and students. Through the
Mississippi Launches Rural Health Transformation Program Office and Website
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced the establishment of the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program Office and launch of the official Mississippi RHTP website. The newly
Governor Reeves Provides Update On Severe Winter Weather
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the state of Mississippi continues to work with county, state, federal, and private sector partners to respond to the severe winter weather
Governor Reeves Provides Update On Severe Winter Weather
JACKSON, Miss. –The state of Mississippi, local officials, hundreds of volunteers, faith-based organizations, and private sector partners continue to respond to the severe winter weather impacting
Governor Reeves Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Counties Impacted by Severe Winter Storms
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he has requested a Major Disaster Declaration for multiple counties impacted by the severe winter storms that swept across the state from
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Mississippi Participating In The Trump Administration’s “A Home for Every Child” Pilot Initiative
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi is participating in the Trump Administration’s“A Home for Every Child”pilot initiative. The initiative directly supports
Governor Reeves and Treasurer McRae Announce Improvement to State’s Credit Rating
JACKSON, Miss. –Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and Mississippi Treasurer David McRae today announced that S&P Global Credit Ratings has improved the state’s outlook from “negative” to “stable.” The
Amazon continues Mississippi expansion, announcing plans to invest a total of $25 billion across the Magnolia State
JACKSON, Miss. –Amazon today announced plans to invest an additional $12 billion in central Mississippi, continuing its expansion in the state. The latest announcement includes a planned $11 billion