Press Releases

DVIDS - Georgia

The Upper Mississippi River lock and dam system was constructed in the 1930s, when steamboat traffic ruled the waters.

Mississippi State Department of Health

Jackson, Miss.— The Mississippi Quitline is a valuable tool that provides resources to help Mississippians quit tobacco and nicotine products through free, confidential, evidence-based cessation services.

Mississippi Humanities Council

Posted on August 10, 2026 The Mississippi Humanities Council is proud to announce the launch of the Mississippi Stories Grant, a new funding opportunity to help communities across the state preserve, share, and celebrate the voices and lived...

Mississippi Humanities Council

Posted on August 10, 2026The Mississippi Humanities Council is grateful for the hard work and dedication of recent board retiree Betty Lou Jones of Meridian.

EIN Presswire

Witness Martial Arts brings Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, kickboxing, MMA, and kids martial arts to Gulfport, Mississippi.

Mississippi Department of Employment Security

Date: August 10, 2026 Jackson, MS – On August 3, 2026, the State of Mississippi received a major disaster declaration (DR-4930-MS). The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance...

Mississippi State University Extension Service

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Scientists at Mississippi State University are on the lookout for a new invasive species of tick, and they want Mississippians to know their help is crucial in detecting the pest.

Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today that the recreational fishing seasons for Gag (Mycteroperca microlepsis) and Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili) will open in Mississippi territorial...

Mississippi Office of the State Auditor

JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced that the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor participated in the Southeast Regional Fraud Enforcement Partnership Roundtable hosted by the Department of Justice.

Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

The recreational fishing season for Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili) shall open in Mississippi territorial waters on September 1, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. local time and will close on October 14, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. local time.

Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

The recreational fishing season for Gag (Mycteroperca microlepis) shall open in Mississippi territorial waters at 12:01 a.m., local time, on September 1, 2026 and shall close at 12:01 a.m., local time, on October 1, 2026.

Mississippi Lottery

Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Approaches Half a Million FLOWOOD, MISS. – The Powerball jackpot continues to climb after no ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $856 million for the...

Mississippi Lottery

FLOWOOD, Miss. – With an estimated $786 million jackpot at stake, tonight’s Powerball® Drawing is the ninth largest in the game’s history.

Mississippi Lottery

Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot an Estimated $130 Million FLOWOOD, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is introducing a new family of scratch-off games featuring everyone’s favorite lucky number — 7. In retailers by Tuesday, Sept. 1, the...

Democratic Party of Wisconsin

ROUND UP: Senator Tammy Baldwin Fights to Improve Health of the Mississippi River MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative, a program aimed at restoring and protecting...

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Arthur from June 18-20, 2026. The President's action makes federal...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Josh Knight, Integer COO and co-founder, speaks during Integer’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new office at The University of Southern Mississippi’s Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise in April.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

KEOKUK -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater bypass at the City of Keokuk in Lee County.

EIN Presswire

Celebration to include new-customer discounts and giveaways for attendees GULFPORT, MS, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: As part of its continued growth in the region, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers will welcome new...

Missouri Department of Conservation

Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Day on the River event showcasing the mighty Mississippi River is set for 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.