By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers in Mississippi want to crack down on illegal or undocumented immigrant drivers. The House amended SB 2322 on Tuesday, using a strike-all amendment to insert language that would invalidate the driver’s license...
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The chairwoman of the Mississippi Senate Tourism Committee said Wednesday morning that a standalone state Department of Tourism could still become a reality even after two bills seeking to create the new state agency...
By Nathan Duff, Delta State University Delta State University will bring its historic centennial year to a close with Centennial Under the Stars, a community celebration scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at 6 p.m. at Parker Field-McCool Stadium....
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Pharmacy benefit manager reform within Mississippi has been a hot topic during legislative sessions for the past several years, but the Senate and House of Representatives have yet to come to an agreement on the steps...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune All five union organizations at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula have now ratified new collective bargaining agreements with HII, following voting by their members. The new contract will run through March 8, 2031....
By Bob Garver The 2020’s haven’t been kind to once-great animation giant Pixar, at least with its original titles. “Onward” had its box office cut down by the pandemic. Three straight movies had to forgo theatrical releases and go straight to Disney+....
Southwark Metal Manufacturing Company is expanding its presence in DeSoto County with plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Hernando. The project represents an investment of more than $29 million and is expected to create 25 new jobs for the local workforce....
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will host a workshop for farmers market managers, staff, volunteers and board members on Thursday, March 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. inside the Sparkman Building at the Mississippi Agriculture and...
By Nathan Duff, Delta State University Delta State University formally unveiled a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker on March 10 commemorating the 1969 student sit-in, a pivotal moment in the university’s history and in the broader Civil Rights...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune When planning Easter dinner this year, consider a classic main dish – glazed ham. It’s the ideal option that is loved by most, and the leftovers make great sandwiches. When choosing your ham, make it a...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune GE Aerospace announced this week that the company is investing another $18 million into its Batesville site, which is on top of the $11 million it invested last year. The company’s announcement came Monday as part of a...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Senate is countering the House’s $5,000 teacher pay raise with a $2,000 scaled approach over 3 years. Through a strike-all amendment to HB 1395, the Senate now proposes to provide $2,000 pay raises to...
Soul City Solar is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Community Grant Cycle, a seasonal funding opportunity designed to support educators, public service organizations, and nonprofits working to strengthen communities throughout Hinds County....
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Ten-year-old Billy and his dad were going to eat at Billy’s favorite buffet-style restaurant. It was the boy’s birthday, and Dad had indulgently told him that he could have anything he wanted, as much as he...
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Senate approved a strike-all amendment to a House bill Monday that would have limited wind turbines on farmlands. Instead, the Senate choose to create a study committee on the issue while requiring those...
By Nathan Duff, Delta State University SpringFest, sponsored by the Student Government Association at Delta State University, will bring music, energy and Okra-fied spirit to campus on Thursday, March 19, highlighted by a live concert from hip hop artist...
By: L.A. Warren, lwarren1@umc.edu Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/UMMC Communications A career defined by service, visionary leadership and measurable impact has placed Dr. Caroline Compretta, assistant vice chancellor for research, among the Southeastern...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune As President Donald Trump (R) is pushing congressional Republicans to pass the SAVE Act that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship at the time of registration and a photo ID when casting a ballot, state...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Kelle Barfield is a Vicksburg resident who is passionate about her city, especially the river city’s culture. “Culture is like beauty. Marvelous to behold but difficult to describe,” she says. “And quite subjective in...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune At the end of a press conference Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves (R) took questions on teacher pay raises, the state Public Employees Retirement System, and the future of the movement to provide parents in Mississippi...
