CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, March 12 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has announced funding availability for the Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF), which supports economic and community development needs throughout the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. Approximately $30 million is available to address basic public infrastructure and transportation infrastructure, as well as flood-control issues for communitie  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, March 12 -- The Mississippi State Auditor issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: Mississippi continues to prioritize spending on administration over spending inside the classroom according to a new report released today by State Auditor Shad White. "As the son of a 35-year public school teacher and the grandson of two public school teachers, I know it's important to focus money on teachers' salaries and where it matters most--the classroom," said Auditor Whi  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, March 12 (TNSres) -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Experts from the Mississippi State University-led Northern Gulf Institute will share updates on current and future research related to the Mississippi Sound during a March 14 public forum in Gulfport. The Mississippi Sound Coalition Scientific Forum will take place from 10 a.m.-noon on Thursday at the Knight Nonprofit Center and admission is free. Paul Mickle, NGI co-director and MSU associate  more