Carpenter Pole and Piling is taking a major step forward with an expansion at its Wiggins facility, signaling both growth for the company and new opportunities for Stone County. The nearly $5 million investment will create 10 new jobs and expand the company’s capacity...
Mississippi State, a longtime leader in One Health principles, now is offering two new graduate programs focusing on this public health approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of animal, human and environmental wellbeing. Beginning this fall, MSU’s...
By Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune Natchez, known for its deep heritage and scenic views of the Mississippi River, has always been a central hub for artists and creators. Therefore, it was a natural choice for MSA’s new regional festival. The...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The federal trial of former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase, Jr. resumed on Monday after over a month delay which was caused by his defense attorney Scott Gilbert checking himself into the hospital. DiBiase’s new lead attorney,...
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune A federal judge ruled Monday that JXN Water can raise its rates 12% after a year-long battle with the City of Jackson, saying the Court was at a “crossroads where judicial oversight must meet the stark, unyielding math...
Special to The Mississippi Monitor In Coahoma County, music has always been more than entertainment. It is an expression of faith, endurance, and identity, woven into the daily life of the community. Nowhere is this more evident than in the...
Students at Millsaps College know David Yates as the kind of professor whose passion for the ancient world is impossible to miss, whether he’s unpacking Greek historians in the classroom or drawing students into conversations that connect the past to the...
A Mississippi State aerospace engineering and mathematics junior is the university’s 2026 national finalist for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Evan Garrison, a Louis A. Hurst Jr. Presidential Scholar from Webb City, Missouri, is among the U.S. finalists for...
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune There are some places in Mississippi that feel like they’ve been waiting on you. Not in a spooky way — more like in a soft, romantic, “how have I never been here before?” kind of way. Tucked into the...
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Stephen Spencer Pittman, the 19-year-old accused of setting fire to the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, pleaded not guilty to two new charges last week. The new federal charges are for destroying religious...
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is now accepting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is funded by the United...
University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday as work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack. The UMMC Triage Line has been established to allow patients to leave a message...
Special to The Mississippi Monitor In the heart of downtown Clarksdale, the Crossroads Cultural Arts Center offers a welcoming space where the stories of the Mississippi Delta are shared through music, art, and conversation. Located at 332 Delta Avenue,...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers in both chambers would like to see the process of placing an absentee ballot in an envelope changed in favor of simply casting a completed absentee ballot into a secure voting machine as is done on Election...
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service One of my treasured plants is the walking iris which I grow in a container. Every March, I look forward to its blooms as a sure sign that spring has arrived. The walking iris earns its place in my landscape with its...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Two appropriation bills were passed in the Mississippi House on Thursday concerning the state’s K-12 education system. Combined, the bills provide just over $5 billion in funding for education in Mississippi....
Special to The Mississippi Monitor The Delta Blues Museum, located at #1 Blues Alley in Clarksdale, Mississippi, is an internationally recognized institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of the Blues. Situated in the heart of...
Special to The Mississippi Monitor The Riverside Hotel in Clarksdale, Mississippi, is far more than just a building; it is a living testament to African American resilience, culture, and history. Located at 615 Sunflower Avenue, the hotel opened in 1944 during a...
Special to The Mississippi Monitor The Woolworth’s building in Clarksdale, Mississippi, remains one of the city’s most significant landmarks from the Civil Rights era. Located in the heart of downtown, the building has earned a place on the National...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the state’s 2024-25 school-year graduation rate was 90.8%, exceeding the latest national rate of 86.6% from the 2021-22 as reported by the National Center...
