State News

Grant Expands SNAP Recipients' Access to Fresh Foods

MorrisAdmin,

Today the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grant program, awarded AARP Foundation a grant of $3.3 million, with an additional $1 million coming from UnitedHealthcare, to implement a multi-year $6.6 million incentive program in Tennessee and Mississippi to increase the purchase and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.

April 8, 2015

Post Offices Set for April 15

MorrisAdmin,

Some open later hours.

April 8, 2015

Video: Annual "Stop the Hurt" Conference Convenes in Tupelo

Eric Lampkin,

Annual "Stop the Hurt" Conference Convenes in Tupelo

April 7, 2015

Video: District 1 Candidates Meet Citizens and Debate Issues

Eric Lampkin,

all 13 candidates for the late Alan Nunnelee's seat meet in Pontotoc

April 7, 2015

Video: County Roads, A Perennial Political Problem

Eric Lampkin,

Oktibbeha County Supervisors poised to "kick the can" down the unimproved county roads

April 7, 2015

Video: Master Quilter Brings History and Craft to Columbus Library

Eric Lampkin,

Collection of vintage quilts on display at Columbus Lowndes Public Library - expert explains the craft

April 7, 2015

Video: MSU Honors "Outstanding Women" at Annual Ceremony

Eric Lampkin,

Outstanding women honored at Mississippi State

April 7, 2015

Video: Absentee Ballots Ready for May 12th Special Election

Eric Lampkin,

Circuit Clerks expect to be busy in lead up to special election

April 7, 2015

Video: Woodmen of the World Brightening Tupelo Park

Eric Lampkin,

Woodmen of the World Donate flags for Tupelo's Veterans Park

April 7, 2015

Video: PSC Levies $1.33 Million 'No Call' Fine

MorrisAdmin,

Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced one of the largest No Call enforcement fines ever levied by the Commission. Global Financial Assist, LLC was slapped with a $1,330,000 penalty for 266 telemarketing violations reported to the Commission.

April 7, 2015

Video: Ground is Broken on New Tupelo Police Complex

Eric Lampkin,

A big crowd came together to celebrate the ground breaking of the new Tupelo Police Department.

April 6, 2015

Video: Columbus Pilgrimage Kicks off with Shrimp and Crawfish Boil and Music

Eric Lampkin,

Columbus Pilgrimage Kicks off with Shrimp and Crawfish Boil and Music

April 6, 2015

Video: Weekend Shooting Leaves Two Dead in Corinth

Eric Lampkin,

Reaction from mother of one of the victims and police

April 6, 2015

Video: Noxubee County Man's Death Ruled Accidental

Eric Lampkin,

Autopsy and no signs of foul play point to accidental drowning.

April 6, 2015

Florida Advocate Throws Money Behind Mississippi Pot Initiative

MorrisAdmin,

Says he will pay $1 per certified signature collected, or $2 per certified signature in some areas where organizers are finding the challenge of collecting signatures particularly difficult.

April 3, 2015