by Cass Rutledge, Magnolia Tribune When Hurricane Katrina destroyed his parents’ home in Pass Christian in 2005, Mike O’Donnell, a tech entrepreneur, turned tragedy into a business idea. “The Mississippi oceanfront home I bought my parents was destroyed...
by Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune October, while still warm, evokes images of pumpkins, scare crows, hay bales, and corn stalks. The scent of fall spices – cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cloves and ginger waft from kitchens where cooler weather treats are...
The Natchez Historical Society will explore the remarkable story of how the town of Vidalia, Louisiana, was physically relocated following the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 during a special program Oct. 27. Natchez native Corinne Randazzo, who was a child during the...
By Bob Garver In “Primetime,” Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen, host of “To Catch a Predator,” an offshoot of NBC’s “Dateline” news program in the mid-2000’s. Hansen and the show’s production team would coordinate with police to lure child predators...
by Amanda Robinson, Delta State University The Delta State University Alumni Association hosted the 41st annual Pig Pickin’ on Sept. 5, bringing alumni, students, families, barbecue teams and friends of Delta State together for one of the...
The former Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) administration tower off Woodrow Wilson Avenue is scheduled for demolition on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Several nearby roads and portions of Interstate 55 will close beginning at 7:45 a.m. The closures...
Tally Connelly, UMMC Communications Photos By: Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications A growing pediatric specialty at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is reaching a new milestone with the addition of a fellowship program designed to train...
Mississippi State University is one of five universities designated as a new “Distinguished Military College” by order of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The announcement came during Secretary Hegseth’s speech today, Sept. 30, to active-duty tactical-level and...
by Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s chronic absenteeism rate in its public school system has declined by just over 1% compared to the previous year. The drop in the rate comes in a school year when the Mississippi Department of Education...
by Amanda Robinson, Delta State University The Delta State University Alumni and Foundation have introduced a redesigned website that provides alumni, donors, and friends with an enhanced way to connect with the university and learn about opportunities...
At its most recent board meeting, the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) Board of Directors approved Bay St. Louis as a new Network Main Street Community. “Joining the Mississippi Main Street Network is an exciting step forward for Bay St....
Due to forecasted rain and concerns for participant safety, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has postponed the “Hoot 4 Hope” Kids’ Walk, originally scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026. A new date has not yet been...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced he has appointed Paul Jerrod “PJ” Waldrop Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) effective tomorrow. The appointment comes after William “Bill” Cork’s retirement from...
Recently, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson and other state and local officials outlined security measures and final preparations for the 167th Mississippi State Fair, set for October 8-18 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson....
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum will host its annual Pumpkin Adventure on October 7-10, 14-17 and 21-24, 2026. Families can enjoy the fall tradition from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with extended hours for family...
by Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune When it comes to the arts, Mississippi produces more world-famous artists, musicians, singers, and writers per capita than any state in the Union. Perhaps there’s something in the water. Or it could be the state’s...
by Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s two U.S. Senators were among the 77 in the chamber Monday night to vote to pass the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping measure overhauling college athletics. Both Senator Roger Wicker (R) and Senator...
by Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Rural Hospital Alliance and the Delta Health Transformational Council, Inc. are among six organizations from Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana selected to participate in the Delta Rural Integrated...
by Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s education success story is prominently featured in a new book sharing how governors, mayors, legislators, and other leaders of both political parties are implementing effective solutions to some of...
The University of Southern Mississippi has been named the North American regional winner of the 2026 Coursera Outstanding Achievement Award in the Engagement Excellence category. The award recognizes organizations across business, higher education and...
