by Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune More than 100 census tracks in Mississippi have recently been approved as Opportunity Zones by the federal government, which private investors across the state can utilize to drive economic development for the next...
Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), a global engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions provider, is looking to fill more than 300 open roles at its new manufacturing site in Byhalia, Mississippi. These full-time positions include assemblers, material...
State Rep. Rodney Hall Mississippi knows what it takes to build a fleet. Thousands of our neighbors work at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula and across the Gulf Coast, building the vessels that defend America. That industrial strength is a strategic asset, and...
Mississippi State Hospital’s annual Christmas Parade will roll through campus on Friday, December 4, at 10:00 a.m. This year’s theme, “Songs of Christmas,” will bring favorite holiday tunes to life through creatively decorated...
What to know as open enrollment begins for ACA plans: higher costs, fewer options by Gwen Dilworth, Mississippi Today November 5, 2026 Tens of thousands of Mississippians covered by Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance will face higher...
by Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune . Each November, military veterans around the country are honored. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the observance dates back to 1919, when World War I ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June...
by Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, who previously pled not guilty in the sprawling Jackson bribery case that implicated city and county officials, was sentenced Thursday to 41 months in federal prison and will be...
by Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s razor-thin U.S. Senate contest between Democratic challenger Scott Colom and Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith has placed a spotlight on thousands of affidavit ballots. With fewer than 2,000 votes...
Small Town, Mississippi, comes to life during the annual 2026 Harvest Festival at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. From 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., November 10 through 14, come enjoy live demonstrations throughout the museum grounds as you get a...
by Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez The City of Natchez will host its annual Veterans Day Parade at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, honoring military veterans and recognizing two individuals for their service. Charlie Thomas will serve as grand...
by Beth Reiss Working smoke alarms are one of the simplest and most effective ways to save lives in a home fire. To help protect Mississippi families, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) and the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) are...
Elementary students at Hartfield Academy will put their faith into action during the school’s annual Shoebox Packing and Prayer Event on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 8 a.m. Students will pack shoeboxes with school supplies, personal care items, toys, and handwritten...
by Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Scott Colom extended his lead over incumbent U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith late Wednesday night. The Democrat is now ahead of the Republican incumbent by 1,138 votes in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race. According to the...
by Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune As expected, all four Mississippi incumbent Congressmen, three of which are Republicans, won their re-election bids Tuesday night despite a blue wave that swept across the U.S. In the 1st Congressional District,...
by Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A blue tsunami swept across the U.S. on Tuesday, with Democrats winning majorities in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. Mississippi could add to those Democrat gains if Scott Colom can hold on to his...
by Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune ‘Tis the season for arts and craft shows…or so it seems. There is a festival centered around arts and crafts almost every weekend in November. Fortunately for you, Christmas isn’t that far away, and this month you can...
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is pleased to announce grant awards for two essential grant programs, the Building Fund for the Arts (BFA) grant and the Mississippi Public Art in Community grant. “We are grateful to the Mississippi Legislature for the...
Governor Tate Reeves recently announced that the city of Jackson is one of four jurisdictions in America to receive an award through the Trump administration’s nearly $300 million Model Cities Initiative to combat crime and restore law and order. As a...
Pearl River County will soon be able to upgrade its emergency services capabilities after receiving $750,000 in federal grant funding allocated for the county’s Emergency Services and Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The grant funding was secured with...
by Nathan Duff, Delta State University Enrollment at Delta State University increased to 2,863 students for fall 2026, a 2.6% gain over the 2,791 students enrolled last fall. The increase marks a second consecutive year of growth. The university reported...
