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...
By: Steve Lott America’s critical infrastructure can be disrupted without a missile, a bomb, or a hostile fleet. All it takes is access — access to the hardware, the software, and the data streams that run our pipelines, ports, and industrial facilities....
by Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Grant awards totaling just over $12 million provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration will be used to build new economic development drivers in Choctaw, Mississippi. The...
Mississippi State’s Department of Music is hosting its annual Music Discovery Day for high school juniors, seniors and community college students Nov. 9. The event takes place 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Music Building, located at 124 Hardy Road. Registration—free...
By: L.A. Warren, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis, UMMC Communications Ten years after its founding, the John D. Bower School of Population Health is celebrating a decade of improving Mississippi’s health through research and education –...
by Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Award-winning country singer-songwriter Matt Rogers is bringing his signature blend of authentic storytelling, modern country sound, and high-energy live performance to Greenville this fall, where he will take the stage...
by Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune To further support access and use of Mississippi’s Safe Haven law, the 12th baby box has been installed in Picayune. On Wednesday, local and state officials gathered outside of the Picayune Fire Department central fire...
By Bob Garver “Verity” wishes it was a twisty thriller. It is indeed twisty, but it doesn’t have the heart to be a thriller. The film’s advertising is clearly positioning it as a successor to last year’s hit front-of-the-bookstore novel adaptation “The...
State Fire Marshal Office (SFMO) investigators believe unattended cooking led to the death of 66-year-old J.B. Faust Jr. at his home in Pike County. This marks the 60th fire death in Mississippi this year. The SFMO and McComb Fire Department responded to the...
The 167th Mississippi State Fair opens today in Jackson, and the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has once again inspected all food vendors to ensure safe preparation of both hot and cold treats folks will enjoy over the next two weeks. Inspectors...
