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MDE to make teaching supply funds available to districts July 15 through new digital wallet platform
By Jean Cook - Chief of Communications, Mississippi Department of Education
Mon,07/13/26-2:54PM , 1,106 Reads
JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will make available state Education Enhancement Funds (EEF) to all public-school districts on July 15 for teachers to purchase instructional supplies for their classes throughout the school year.
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FEMA announces additional $9 million for Mississippi recovery
By Special to The Sun-Sentinel
Fri,07/10/26-10:27AM , 3,588 Reads
ATLANTA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved more than $9 million to support 14 recovery projects in Mississippi communities affected by the January 2026 severe winter storm and past disasters.
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Get back-to-school ready by purchasing your child's birth certificate online
By Greg Flynn - Mississippi State Department of Health
Tue,07/07/26-12:35PM , 987 Reads
JACKSON — The first day of school is right around the corner, with some starting before August.
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FEMA announces $22 million for Mississippi recovery
Thu,07/02/26-5:53PM , 1,400 Reads
ATLANTA – FEMA has approved more than $22 million in funding to support 13 recovery projects in Mississippi communities affected by the January 2026 severe winter storm.
Notable recovery projects FEMA funded include:
» $12.8 million to Lafayette County for debris removal efforts.
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