By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Linda Ross-Aldy has always been a mover and shaker and continues to do important work, despite being retired. She grew up in “the Mayberry of Mississippi,” the small, sweet town of Oakland, which sits on I-55 between...
Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press Coach Pete Golding has had a simple reminder for No. 9 Mississippi on why the Rebels need to take No. 24 Louisville very seriously. “The last team that put us out of the playoffs got beat by the team we’re about to...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Tax Foundation recently released its State Tax Competitiveness Index. The report is aimed at enabling policymakers, taxpayers, and business leaders to gauge how their states’ tax systems compare across the U.S....
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune One of Mississippi’s three public service commissioners is pushing for a way for low-income residents to keep their water on by using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, otherwise known as food...
By Bob Garver The big drawback to getting in an advance review of “Coyote vs. Acme” last week is that “Insidious: Out of the Further” is even less relevant this week. The horror film toppled from second place to fourth at the domestic box office,...
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. has announced the 35th class of local business and community leaders selected to participate in its Leadership Gulf Coast program. “Leadership Gulf Coast is one of the most impactful ways we invest in the...
By Cass Rutledge, Magnolia Tribune Leland Medical Clinic has expanded, with a new state-of-art facility set for its grand opening on Thursday. Supported by a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the expansion will bring occupational...
By Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune Meet Onjira Phukingngoen Scrimpshire. We call her Aie. At a young age, she moved from Thailand and grew up in her stepfather’s hometown, Enterprise, Clarke County, Mississippi. But memories of cooking rice in the dark...
Ahead of Mississippi State’s season opener this Saturday [Sept. 5] against the Warhawks of University of Louisiana Monroe, the university is reminding football fans about safety precautions and other campus updates. With a 6:30 p.m. kickoff in Davis Wade...
Gulf Ship is expanding its Gulfport operations with an investment of more than $43.81 million that is expected to create 121 jobs and significantly increase the shipbuilding company’s production capacity. Gulf Ship, an Edison Chouest Offshore...
By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez The City of Natchez recently unveiled a historical marker honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader George Metcalfe (1911-1989), whose car was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan on August 27, 1965. Metcalfe...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com So. You are a parent of a five-foot five-inch, sixteen-year-old son. A son whose dream is to be a professional basketball player. Who lives and breathes the game of basketball. He eats his breakfast with his...
The Mississippi Supreme Court marked a milestone on Sept. 1, 2026, when, for the first time in its history, three women serve on the state’s highest court at the same time. Justice Amanda Jones Tollison of Oxford was sworn in on Sept. 1 to serve as a Justice in...
Supreme Court Justice Amanda Jones Tollison of Oxford took the oath of office on Sept. 1 before a crowd of judges, former law partners, family and friends in Jackson. She thanked Gov. Tate Reeves for appointing her to the Court. “I...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune State Senator Juan Barnett (D) submitted his resignation from the Mississippi Senate on Monday. The announcement of Barnett’s resignation was made by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R), the presiding officer in the...
New commemorative banners are now on display in Meridian honoring the life and sacrifice of civil rights worker James Chaney, a Meridian native who was murdered during Freedom Summer in 1964. Community members gathered Tuesday for a ceremony marking the...
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding residents that manufactured homes must be moved by properly licensed movers, in compliance with state law. On Thursday, August 27, 2026, Stephen Goodlow moved a manufactured home in Scott County without...
Homeowners across the country are constantly faced with risks due to wildfires, floods, tornadoes, severe storms, and other natural disasters. Take time now, during National Preparedness Month, to prepare by following these three steps: Document your property...
By Alexandria Galtney, UMMC Communications Each year, students at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine take the next step in their journey from classroom learning to clinical practice through the National Resident...
by Michael White Jr. Charles Phillips, a Hinds Community College-Rankin Campus mechatronics student, has been named a 2026 Chime Scholar. Phillips, of Brandon, joins a select group of 200 students nationwide recognized for academic achievement and...
