Government

Mississippi has announced the launch of its fifth grant cycle for the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, backed by $15 million to support conservation and recreation projects across the state.

Governor Tate Reeves has requested a major disaster declaration from President Trump for eight Mississippi counties affected by severe storms and flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur. The storm caused extensive damage and flooding across the state.

Gov. Tate Reeves appointed Brad McCullouch to lead the Seventh Circuit Court District after the resignation and guilty plea of former District Attorney Jody Owens, and called a Nov. 3 special election.

Jabil plans to open a new production plant in Marshall County, creating about 2,200 jobs and supporting data center infrastructure needs, according to state officials.

President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for five Mississippi counties after severe storms May 6-7, the governor’s office said. The storms produced seven tornadoes, injured 26 people and damaged 425 homes.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed and reappointed more than 100 individuals to various state boards and commissions, strengthening governance across multiple sectors.

Gov. Tate Reeves announced that the State Workforce Investment Board approved a framework to guide review of Workforce Pell programs and that AccelerateMS will begin accepting institutional applications on July 1, 2026, his office said.

Gov. Tate Reeves announced special elections for House Districts 77 and 70 will be held Nov. 3, 2026, to fill vacancies left by the deaths of Reps. Price Wallace and William “Bo” Brown, the governor’s office said.

Gov. Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi’s total nonfarm employment hit a record 1,195,400 in May and highlighted recent economic awards and investments.

Area Development magazine awarded Mississippi a 2025 Gold Shovel Award for economic development, and named a $210 million Amazon project in Marshall County a Non-Manufacturing Project of the Year, state officials said.