By: Bob Garver “Final Destination: Bloodlines” It’s hard to believe that we went over a decade without a new “Final Destination” movie. Fans love this series and its “slasher-movie-without-a-slasher” gimmick. The “killer” here is the concept of Death...
By: Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune Former legislator. Securities lawyer. Part-time farmer. Gospel recording artist. Minister. All describe Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson — a renaissance man, if the Gaithers count as renaissance. In Mississippi, they...
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi’s announced today that Ameliea Dulaney, Marketing & Communications Manager, has been selected to participate in GivingTuesday’s inaugural Community Campaign Accelerator cohort. The Community Foundation of Northwest...
By: Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune Tucked away off Highway 61 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is a slice of the South that is just as culturally diverse, being part soul food kitchen, part produce market, and all community—The Tomato Place. Once you go,...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Incumbent Jackson Ward 1 City Councilman Ashby Foote has narrowly won his re-election bid, holding off his nearest challenger by only eight votes, according to unofficial results tabulated Wednesday morning by election...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com You think that bold firefighters hold no fear in their bones when they rush into a red-hot cauldron of fire that was once a high-rise building? That police officers run have no fear inside as they run toward an active...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A federal lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Mississippi and the Mississippi Center for Justice on Monday challenging HB 1193, the state’s new law prohibiting diversity, equity, and...
A wave of enthusiasm and commitment swept through Jackson, MS on June 8, 2025, as BAPS Charities hosted its annual “Spirit of Service: Walk-Run.” With 350 participants stepping forward to support American Cancer Society, the event underscored the power of unity in...
Recently, Congressman Michael Guest announced the winner of the Third Congressional District Competition for 2025. Sachiko Clay attends Starkville High School and has been declared the winner of this year’s art competition. Sachiko has been recognized for her...
Jackson State University is celebrating a major milestone in its football program as Head Coach T.C. Taylor was recognized on one of the sport’s biggest stages. On Saturday, Taylor was honored at the Black College Football Hall of Fame after being named the 2024 Black...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi Congressman Michael Guest, a Republican who has represented the state’s 3rd District since 2019, could be in line to be the next chairman of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee. House Homeland...
The Mississippi Legislature has recently passed House Bill 602, marking a significant move to enhance transparency in the seafood industry and build greater consumer confidence. Beginning July 1, 2025, all seafood and crawfish sold in Mississippi—whether in grocery...
By Kara Kimbrough I was tempted to title this column, “Dishes I wished I tried in Pensacola.” This thought is due to the fact that, although I sampled amazing cuisine during a recent short trip, I either overlooked or ran out of time to sample quite a...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune If you’ve ever strolled the streets of downtown Hattiesburg on a sunny Saturday and caught the scent of fresh popcorn mingling with old books and vintage vinyl, chances are you’ve already met The Lucky Rabbit....
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Qualifying ended Monday for the court-ordered special legislative elections resulting from this year’s redistricting. A federal three-judge panel mandated new legislative district boundaries be drawn to increase...
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications The University of Mississippi Medical Center is expanding its footprint and health care reach with the acquisition of Merit Health Madison, which now operates as UMMC...
The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA), in conjunction with The International Association of Fire Fighters Burn Fund (IAFF), in partnership with the Mississippi Burn Center and the Professional Fire Fighters of Mississippi, invites you to a burn injury symposium on...
By: Douglas Carswell, President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy Mississippi seems to be doing rather well. Our economy is growing, and according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Mississippi was one of the fastest...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune State Senator David Parker (R) announced late Thursday that he would not be running for re-election in the upcoming special election for Senate District 2. Parker, along with other House and Senate members in DeSoto...
By: Parrish Alford, Magnolia Tribune The messages went out during the week spreading the word with phones and laptops across and beyond the state. Park here, here and here, not there. Gates open at this time. You can bring this, this and this, not that,...
