Government

Governor Tate Reeves has appointed Sabrina Howell as Chancery Judge for Mississippi’s 3rd Chancery District, filling a vacancy left by a retirement.

The Port of Gulfport has received a key federal recommendation to deepen and widen its channel, paving the way for future growth and economic development.

The Mississippi Development Authority has approved $5 million in grants to support transportation and infrastructure improvements for forestry industry projects across the state.

A Mississippi Development Authority report recommends using direct lithium extraction and existing oilfield infrastructure to develop a domestic critical minerals industry centered on lithium-rich brines, the report says.

Gov. Tate Reeves announced a Mississippi Statewide AI Framework that outlines AI literacy and skill expectations from K-12 through career stages, officials said. The guidance was developed by a state council with partners including AccelerateMS and the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has asked President Biden for a major disaster declaration after severe storms and tornadoes hit the state in early May.

Gov. Tate Reeves announced over $23 million in federal funds will support infrastructure improvements across Mississippi communities.

Gov. Tate Reeves announced $13,464,444 in federal CARES Act funds to expand mental health care, telehealth and workforce training for Mississippi children, youth and students, the governor’s office and the Mississippi Development Authority said.

Gov. Tate Reeves announced the creation of the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program Office and the launch of a program website, the governor’s office said. The office will coordinate a federally funded plan aimed at improving health care access in rural communities.

Mississippi continues efforts to recover from severe winter weather, with 16 deaths reported and thousands of power outages. The state also prepares for cold temperatures this weekend.