Statewide News
Field set for 2026 Mississippi midterm elections
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The qualifying deadline for party primary and independent candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterms was...
MDHS to request additional funding to address changes, error rates in SNAP
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Changes are coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, that are expected to affect Mississippi financially if the current...
Education freedom expected to play a major role in the 2026 midterm elections
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers in Mississippi are not the only ones considering ways to expand education freedom and provide more parental flexibility. There is a...
AG Fitch Announces Multistate Settlements with Hyundai, Kia, and Mercedes on Behalf of Consumers
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced multistate settlements with automobile manufacturers Hyundai and Kia for their sale of millions of vehicles nationwide that lacked industry-standard,...
Mississippi sees rise in K-12 teacher vacancies
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Teacher shortages in Mississippi’s K-12 education system have increased over the previous year, the Mississippi Department of Education reported on...
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Christmas Eve Visit to Mississippi
The Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) has approved a certificate of veterinary inspection for Santa Claus of the North Pole, authorizing his famous reindeer to enter Mississippi on...