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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

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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

Mississippi GovernorJul 27
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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

Mississippi GovernorJul 23
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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

Mississippi GovernorJul 17
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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

Mississippi GovernorJul 10
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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

Mississippi GovernorJul 7
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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

Mississippi GovernorJul 2
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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

Mississippi GovernorJul 1
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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

Mississippi GovernorJun 30
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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

Mississippi GovernorJun 24
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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 GovernorJun 23
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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

Mississippi GovernorJun 19
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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

Mississippi GovernorJun 15
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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 GovernorJun 9
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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

Mississippi GovernorMay 28
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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

Mississippi GovernorMay 27
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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

Mississippi GovernorMay 4
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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 GovernorApr 30
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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

Mississippi GovernorApr 29
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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

Mississippi GovernorApr 26
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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

Mississippi GovernorApr 14
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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

Mississippi GovernorApr 14
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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

Mississippi GovernorApr 14
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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

Mississippi GovernorApr 14
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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

Mississippi GovernorApr 14

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