Jackson, Miss. (WCBI) - The C Spire Foundation made a $1 million commitment Thursday to assist school districts across Mississippi with implementing computer science programs in the classroom. One of the primary objectives of the C Spire Foundation is to support community efforts to improve educational opportunities in Mississippi, especially in the areas of science, [...]
Jackson, Miss. (Star-Herald) - Colin Powell, America’s first Black national security adviser, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state, died on Monday at age 84. Powell, who had undergone treatment for multiple myeloma, died from complications of COVID-19, his family said in a statement. Powell served more than 40 years as an [...]
Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - The Mississippi economy, based on its gross domestic product, is projected to grow during the current fiscal year at its fastest pace since 1994, State Economist Corey Miller told legislative leaders Friday. “Mississippi’s economy, like the national economy, continues to recover from the relatively brief but steep recession experienced in [...]
Vicksburg, Miss. (Vicksburg Post) - Bills affecting technology, workforce training, and health care — with some side trips to deal with COVID-19 issues — were among the highlights of Mississippi’s Legislature during its 2020 and 2021 sessions, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said Wednesday. Speaking to members of the Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commerce at their monthly [...]
Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - Right now, Mississippi ranks 42nd in the country when it comes to broadband access. Broadband is fast internet, and without it, local businesses can’t compete, and communities have a tough time attracting jobs. Thankfully, that’s beginning to change. Last month, the state Public Service Commission awarded $268 million to local [...]
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Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - Delbert Hosemann is urging city and county government officials all around Mississippi to not only think big but also to think long-term. They need to listen to the lieutenant governor as they ponder what to do with nearly $1 billion that collectively fell in their laps when Congress, at the [...]
Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - Delbert Hosemann is urging city and county government officials all around Mississippi to not only think big but also to think long-term. They need to listen to the lieutenant governor as they ponder what to do with nearly $1 billion that collectively fell in their laps when Congress, at the [...]
Jackson, Miss. (WLBT) - It’s not often that good things come from challenging circumstances, but that’s exactly what happened in Mississippi with the recent passage of computer science education legislation for all public schools in our state. A global health crisis that dramatically impacted the lives of all Mississippians and forced many K-12 students to [...]
Hattiesburg, Miss. (WDAM) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann visited Pine Belt leaders Wednesday and share updates from the legislature about incoming federal funding. Hosemann attended the ribbon-cutting for Pearl River Community College’s new medical simulation lab in Forrest County. In a meeting with local leaders, he answered questions and shared a few of the dollar [...]
