By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi is making strides in improving the outcomes of the most vulnerable children in the judicial system, but improvements and increased staffing are still needed. That was the message members of the Senate Women,...
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune There are a lot of places to enjoy the holidays in Mississippi, but Oxford has always been my place. I don’t mean that casually—I mean “load up the boys, grab a Sonic drink for the road, and head toward the Square...
By Bob Garver From its ridiculous opening scene, there is little denying that “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is one of the stupidest movies of 2025. Its only real competition comes from Disney’s live-action “Snow White” remake thinking that its Dwarfs were...
Mississippi State’s Famous Maroon Band is marching to the beat of a new accolade as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious national Sudler Trophy—considered the highest honor a collegiate marching band can receive. Given biennially by the John Philip...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s multi-million-dollar corporate investment wins just keep piling up. The Mississippi Development Authority announced Thursday that TerraForge Biocarbon Solutions, a metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer, is...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Simply kick and scream and pout until God makes everything good for you again. Maybe that way of dealing with your problems seems like a good idea to you. After all, you have been told repeatedly all your life...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The first clemency issued by Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves occurred this week for a man who was found to have been improperly convicted of a drug related crime. Marcus Taylor began serving a 15-year sentence in June...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune U.S. District Judge Kristi Johnson has sentenced former Canton Municipal Utilities engineer Rudy Warnock to 12 years in prison for charges related to bribery and wire fraud. Warnock was indicted by a federal grand jury...
By Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune On December 12, the historic Temple Theatre in downtown Meridian comes alive with the unmistakable voice, moves, and magic of Elvis Presley — brought to life by internationally acclaimed tribute artist Cote Deonath,...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The health of Mississippi’s youth and their mothers is at risk from several factors, the greatest of which is reported to be obesity and childbirth. Those were two of the biggest topics touched on during the...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Former Vice President Kamala Harris (D) is coming to Jackson to promote her book 107 DAYS. Harris has been on a 17-city international book tour and has now added 18 new appearances. The book debuted as an instant No. 1...
By: Annie Oeth/UMMC Communications Photos By: Melanie Thortis/UMMC Communications Inside the labs at the Cancer Center and Research Institute at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, researchers are studying how a protein that’s been in humans since the...
The Mississippi Farmers Market will host its annual Holiday Harvest on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The festive event encourages shoppers to support local farmers, artisans and small businesses while offering unique, locally made...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune For decades, robocalls have plagued Mississippians as technology continues to evolve. A nationwide effort has been underway to crack down on these annoying cold calls that not only disturb your peace and quiet but...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi is Number 2 in America for real wage growth. That was the message shared by Governor Tate Reeves Monday afternoon via X, adding that the state is “seeing ‘rapid population inflows.’” “Surely does not fit the...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The state Senate Universities and Colleges Committee is set to meet this week for two days of hearing as lawmakers seek to ensure Mississippi’s institutions of higher learning are operating at peak efficiency. On...
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The state Senate Women, Children, and Families Study Committee will hold a wide-ranging hearing on Tuesday, December 9, at the Capitol. Several experts are expected to testify, including agency heads from Mississippi’s...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Bobbie Jean Peoples of Greenwood has been sentenced for Transmission of a Ballot Mailed to Another, according to the Mississippi Attorney General’s office. Prosecutors said that Peoples knowingly collected and...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune A great kick-off to the holiday season is the opening of The Mississippi Department of Archives and History’s Possum Ridge model train exhibit at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson. The model trains and...
By: Dr. Andrew Dale December can be decision season for Mississippi families. As students receive semester grades and begin planning for life after graduation, one question rises to the top: How do we afford college without a lifetime of student...
