February 9, 2025 By: Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann As a state whose roots run deep in the soil, Mississippi’s agriculture isn’t just an industry here - it is the foundation of our state’s economy, producing over $7 billion annually and accounting for 18.6% of our state’s economy. Our farmers are facing challenges which threaten [...]
Blue Springs, Miss. (Pontotoc Progress) - Last week, Toyota Mississippi announced that the Toyota USA Foundation has given $5.8 million grant, some of which will be awarded to the Pontotoc City School District. Dubbed as a Driving Possibilities grant, it will be distributed to Lee County School District, Pontotoc City School District, and the University [...]
Southaven, Miss. (DeSoto News) - Groundbreaking was held Monday afternoon for South Point Grocery in the area of Silo Square in Southaven. The groundbreaking event attracted the presence of Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann as well as Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite and state Sen. Dr. David Parker (R-Olive Branch). South Point Grocery is also located on [...]
Jackson, Miss. (MPB News) - The investiture ceremony was held at JSU on Friday, September 13, 2024. The Lee E. Williams Athletic Center was filled to capacity with students, faculty, administrators and public figures. Guest speakers included Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and State Senator Sollie Norwood. Norwood, who is an alum [...]
Hattiesburg, Miss. (Hattiesburg American) - The city of Hattiesburg will hold its annual 9/11 ceremony to honor the first responders and civilians whose lives were lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Hattiesburg's annual ceremony will begin at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday inside the Hattiesburg Cultural Center, 723 Main St., across from the 9/11 [...]
Booneville, Miss. (WTVA) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann visited with local leaders about the upcoming Legislative Session. View Original Story (Aug. 27, 2024)
Jackson, Miss. (WJTV) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R-Miss.) named a third select study group in the Mississippi Senate on state fiscal policy. The study group will be co-chaired by Senate Appropriations Chairman Briggs Hopson and Senate Finance Chairman Josh Harkins. Mississippi governor signs bill allowing military families to send children to school of choice [...]
Southaven, Miss. (DeSoto County News) - On the same night that DeSoto County Democrats were among those in Chicago celebrating Vice President Kamala Harris accepting that party’s nomination for President, DeSoto County Republicans were celebrating their candidate, former President Donald Trump. County Republicans were joined by a number of state officials, including Lt. Gov. Delbert [...]
Ripley, Miss. (Daily Journal) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann visited Ripley High School. View Original Story (Aug. 14, 2024)
Jackson, Miss. (Magnolia Tribune) - A recent report by the State Auditor’s office looked at two programs which aim to address shortages within Mississippi’s healthcare system. The two programs are the Mississippi Rural Physicians and Dentists Scholarship Programs. “The nation is experiencing extreme shortages in our healthcare workforce and Mississippi is no exception. Incentivizing our [...]
