The new appointments are part of the MDE's ongoing plan to provide better access to high-quality early childhood education programs.

The state's jobless rate fell to 7.3 percent, down from 7.6 percent in October and 8 percent in November 2013.

Charles "Chuck" Younger was sworn in today to fill the District 17 seat.

This week, President Obama signed a bill into law that included a section regarding weight limits for U.S. Route 78 in Mississippi.

Fisher replaces Christopher B. Epps, who resigned Nov. 5, 2014. Fisher will assume his position in January 2015.

The Mississippi Board of Education is setting ambitious goals in a new strategic plan, including having all students graduate from high school.

The MDE sought competitive proposals in September 2014 for assessments developed for this student population.

Instructors and business leaders see dual use for new drone: Education and Economic Development

Youngsters learn about giving...and math, while helping a local food pantry

Multiple media outlets are reporting a car pulled out in front of the security detail.

Lowndes County leaders want to stop developers of low-income housing from using state tax breaks to avoid hundreds of thousands of dollars in local property taxes.

MDOT also offers other specialty maps to the public such as city and county maps.

Politicians are eager to announce when federal funds flow to the state for a variety of projects, from a few thousand dollars for a local food bank to a few million for a shipbuilding contract. But candidates win easy applause by pledging to slash spending if they’re elected.

Starkville High Schools Robotics Team finishes strong in BEST Robotics Regionals

At Saltillo Elementary, the arts are used to reinforce lessons and help students do more than memorize words and facts.

Volunteers will be available to serve Ole Miss employees or students.

The charge for connecting to Entergy's grid would rise 25 percent from $6.37 to $7.97 a month for residential customers.