By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A program that would allow retired Mississippi state employees to return to work with a state agency for 80 percent of what the position pays is now headed to the House of Representatives. If signed by the governor, SB...
Water flowing out. Data flowing in. A water system activation at the Thad Cochran Test Stand (B-2) on Jan. 30 at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, helped capture critical data to support testing a new SLS (Space Launch System)...
By Bob Garver On the weekend of the biggest football game of the year, it was only natural that I saw a movie about basketball. Or rather “Roarball,” as the anthropomorphic animal characters call it – but it’s basketball. When he was just a kid (pun...
On Friday, February 20, the Mississippi Hospital Association, in partnership with the Mississippi Public Health Institute, will host a free Maternal & Infant Health Summit that will bring together hospital executives, clinical leaders, and public health...
By Danny Barrett, Jr., UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/UMMC Communications Violence is part of life for many Mississippians from cradle to grave, according to a survey done in part by researchers at the University of Mississippi Medical Center,...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A bill that would have allowed Mississippi high school student-athletes to accept Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, money or benefits quietly died in the House of Representatives last week. Legislation filed by State...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Established in 1988, the Governor’s Arts Awards are presented annually by the Mississippi Arts Commission in partnership with the Governor’s office. The program recognizes the individuals and organizations that have...
The annual Dixie National Parade will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Jackson. This beloved event that traditionally kicks-off rodeo competitions will include an array of rodeo queens, marching groups, decorative...
By Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/UMMC Communications As operations director of Crossroads Ministries in Canton, Rena Pafford encourages women participating in the post-prison nonprofit to apply for free cancer screenings at the University...
Sheila Williamson, clinical psychologist for Mississippi State’s T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability, is a statewide award winner for her work in championing opportunities and quality of life for those with behavioral and developmental challenges....
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Senate passed two education bills late last week that aim to increase young people’s knowledge of finances and civics. The J.P. Wilemon Jr. Financial Literacy Act, also known as SB 2483, would...
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Some places in Mississippi rest on more than land—they rest on layers: memory, people, purpose. When you visit, you feel it. These places quiet you, draw you in, and remind you that this land holds a legacy....
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Seemann Composites in Gulfport has been acquired by Karman Space and Defense. Karman has also acquired Material Sciences out of Horsham, Pennsylvania, which was acquired by Seemann in 2018. Sid Charbonnet,...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill on the floor last week. The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act, or HB 1665, is authored by State Rep. Hank Zuber (R). His stated goal...
Spartan Composites, a leading manufacturer of advanced composite access mats, is expanding to Saltillo with a $49 million corporate investment that will create 45 new jobs in Lee County. The company specializes in high-performance composite matting systems used across...
Sparklight®, a leading fiber-fueled internet provider, is launching its 2026 “Dream Bigger” contest, awarding $30,000 to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for K–12 students. Twelve winning schools or organizations will...
The Commercial Dispatch reported last week on a massive unclaimed money find: $90,000 worth of Walmart stock for the Lowndes Community Foundation. This money had been lost for at least five years before it was turned over to Treasurer David McRae, identified, and...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Two bills related to Mississippi’s medical cannabis program passed in the House of Representatives this week. One bill extends the timeframe for a patient’s follow-up visit to keep their medical cannabis card valid,...
At Millsaps, building meaningful relationships with alumni and supporters is a constant priority. As part of that commitment, Chandler Parker MacDonald has been promoted to Major Gifts Officer in the Office of Institutional Advancement. Her new role will help...
By Nathan Duff, Delta State University Delta State University has announced the hiring of Kelli Davis Williams as its new Director of Marketing, bringing more than two decades of experience in marketing, communications, tourism, publishing, and strategic...
