Dr. Richard E. Holmes, Mississippi State University’s first African American student, died Oct. 16 at age 82. Upon learning of Dr. Holmes’s passing, MSU President Mark E. Keenum said: “My wife and my four children, all now MSU students, join me in mourning the...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced he has appointed Bo Luckey Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) effective immediately. Sean Tindell will remain at MDPS until November 30, 2026, to assist with the transition. “Mississippi...
by Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune ‘Tis the season for all things spooky. It’s easy to spot the decorated lawns and aisles of candy on store shelves. But hidden away most of the year in a storage room at Mississippi’s Old Capitol Museum in Jackson is an...
by Chris Burrows, Associated Press No. 9 Mississippi and No. 13 Missouri each field statistical leaders that began their careers at the opposing school before achieving greater individual success through the transfer portal. The reunion of four showcase...
by Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Assessment scores for public school districts and schools across show over 50% scored a B or higher under the newly established cut scores. This was the first year that schools and districts were assessed on more...
By Bob Garver The title “Other Mommy” is misleading. The villainous demon haunting 8-year-old Bela (Arabella Olivia Clark) can take any form, including her father (Jay Duplass), her babysitter (Sean Kaufman), or even a complete stranger. But yes, much of...
The Mississippi Supreme Court permanently disbarred former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba on Oct. 15, accepting his irrevocable resignation from the practice of law following his guilty plea in a federal public corruption case. In its order, the court ruled...
By: Dave Skretta, Associated Press There are probably few in the locker rooms of No. 13 Missouri and ninth-ranked Mississippi who are familiar with Wally Pipp, the New York Yankees slugger who famously lost his starting job to Lou Gehrig because of a...
by Frank Croder, Magnolia Tribune The list of national Democrats coming alongside the party’s U.S. Senate nominee in Mississippi in the lead up to the November 3 General Election continues to grow. Scott Colom’s full-throated embrace of national...
by Cass Rutledge, Magnolia Tribune The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently received regulatory approval to move forward with construction of a BWRX-300 small modular nuclear reactor. TVA was the first utility applying to build the GE Vernova...
by Nathan Duff, Delta State University Delta State University has received funding from The Boeing Company to create four annual scholarships for students in the university’s Commercial Aviation program.The new support will establish two...
Koinonia, a startup plastics manufacturer, is establishing manufacturing operations in Drew with a $7.7 million investment expected to create 18 jobs over the next five years. The company will manufacture products for the agricultural chemical packaging industry, with...
Former NBA player Erick Dampier Sr. and his son, Erick Dampier Jr., joined TrueCare to host a free basketball camp for Jackson-area children, helping expand access to youth sports and mentorship in Mississippi. Held at the Hangar Dome at Millsaps...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is encouraging Mississippians to participate in the annual ‘Great ShakeOut’ earthquake drill this Thursday, October 15, at 10:15 a.m. Individuals and organizations can register online at shakeout.org....
Mississippi State University historian James C. “Jim” Giesen’s latest book explores the cultural, environmental and economic influence of cotton on the American South and its people. Released this month by University of Georgia Press, “The Land of Cotton:...
by Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Six candidates have qualified to run in the state Senate District 34 special election to succeed Senator Juan Barnett (D) who resigned last month. Among the lot is current Senate District 45 Senator Johnny DuPree (D) who...
by Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune It was once a rare scene for a Democrat candidate in Mississippi to go all in with national party leaders in a statewide election. Yet, that is exactly what Mike Espy did in his failed bid for U.S. Senate six years ago...
by Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Some Mississippi place names are just too good to pass up. Witch Dance is one of them. Located along the Natchez Trace Parkway near milepost 233, Witch Dance sounds like somewhere you might want to avoid after...
ALO, a fashion and lifestyle brand known for premium athletic apparel and studio-to-streetwear rooted in mind-body wellness, is establishing a national fulfillment and distribution center in Southaven, bringing nearly $176 million in corporate investment and more than...
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service A good landscape is an artful combination of colors, textures and emphasis areas, but there are times when a transition is needed or you want less attention drawn to an area. Ground covers are useful in places like...
