Mike Chaney, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Mike Chaney

Mike Chaney is Mississippi’s 11th Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal. He is currently serving his fifth term in office.

Opinion | Mike Chaney •

April 21, 2026

Mississippi is leading the way in pipeline emergency preparedness

Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, also the State Fire Marshall, says in Mississippi, we take that responsibility seriously, which is why we continue to lead on emergency preparedness.

Opinion | Mike Chaney •

February 25, 2026

Insurance fraud effects everyone

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says although the overwhelming majority of insurance agents and companies are honest and reputable, there are some bad actors.

Opinion | Mike Chaney •

October 21, 2025

Historic funding strengthens rural fire protection across Mississippi for another 30 years

State Fire Marshall and Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney touts passage of Senate Bill 2802 during the 2025 Regular Legislative Session.

Opinion | Mike Chaney •

February 28, 2024

Mississippi Home Mitigation Program Would Save Money, Property and Lives

Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says Mississippi is among the top ten most expensive states for homeowners’ insurance with an average premium greater than $1,500 per year.

News

News | Frank Corder •

June 5, 2026

Report: Improper ACA enrollments in Mississippi could cost taxpayers over $600 million

News | Associated Press •

June 5, 2026

Four former Alabama State men’s basketball players were paid to fix a game against Southern Miss in 2024, NCAA says

News | Jeremy Pittari •

June 5, 2026

Lawmakers question Rural Health Transformation director on program’s transparency

Business

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

May 14, 2026

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

Business | Frank Corder •

May 12, 2026

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

June 5, 2026

L.V. Hull Home and Legacy Center opens in Mississippi

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 5, 2026

As He planned

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 4, 2026

The lie of isolation

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

June 5, 2026

Mississippi building 21st century blue economy

Opinion | Sid Salter •

June 3, 2026

It’s the third of June and the haunting mystery of Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ remains

Opinion | Hunter Estes •

June 2, 2026

Mike Chaney

Mississippi is leading the way in pipeline emergency preparedness

Insurance fraud effects everyone

Historic funding strengthens rural fire protection across Mississippi for another 30 years

Mississippi Home Mitigation Program Would Save Money, Property and Lives

News

Report: Improper ACA enrollments in Mississippi could cost taxpayers over $600 million

Four former Alabama State men’s basketball players were paid to fix a game against Southern Miss in 2024, NCAA says

Lawmakers question Rural Health Transformation director on program’s transparency

Business

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

L.V. Hull Home and Legacy Center opens in Mississippi

As He planned

The lie of isolation

Opinion

Mississippi building 21st century blue economy

It’s the third of June and the haunting mystery of Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ remains

Mississippi needs the success sequence

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