The federal Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, has selected Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory to be a prime performer for its groundbreaking Albatross program. The Albatross program seeks to revolutionize...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he has set four special elections. Two of the special elections are for the Mississippi Senate, one is for the Mississippi House of Representatives, and one is for Tax Collector/Assessor in Pearl River County. The three...
By Kara Kimbrough I know what you’re thinking…how do you serve dinner without cooking…at least a little? I deliberately omitted the word “salad” from the headline so you’d keep reading. Believe it or not, there are salads that are substantial enough to...
The Mississippi Mass Choir, alongside the Burks family, will celebrate the extraordinary life, legacy, and ministry of our beloved Mosie “Mama” Burks with services in Jackson, Mississippi, July 15–16, 2025. Mama Burks has accepted the call of a lifetime—one...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Christopher M. Posey of Philadelphia to the Office of the Circuit Judge for the 8th Circuit Court District, which covers Leake, Neshoba, Newton, and Scott Counties. This appointment fills a vacancy created...
By: Roscoe Barnes, III, Visit Natchez A $150,000 grant awarded in 2024 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation has made a difference in the appearance, stability, and preservation of Beulah Missionary Baptist Church. The funding, which came...
By: Parrish Alford, Magnolia Tribune It’s quite possible Blake Shapen has doubts right now, but they’re not about his ability, an old Mississippi State quarterback says. Shapen also isn’t questioning the confidence Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby has...
GameChanger, the leading youth sports app known for its live streaming, scheduling, and scorekeeping capabilities, has teamed up with Major League Baseball to debut a compelling new mini-series. Titled The Prospect, the three-part documentary highlights one of the...
The Board of Directors of Legacy Education and Community Empowerment Foundation, Inc., continues its tradition of awarding up to $1,000 scholarships to students, educators, and community workers based on their leadership excellence. The Legacy Foundation,...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune During a speech Monday at the Stennis Capitol Press Forum in Jackson, House Speaker Jason White (R) said Mississippi could see another education miracle when the chamber takes up reforms during the 2026 session. The...
By: Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune A baby Boomer born in 1953 to a Navy pilot from Thibodeaux, Louisiana, and a mother from Muskogee, Oklahoma, J. Fred Knobloch’s dreams of a future in the music business began in their red brick apartment, a stone’s...
By: Roscoe Barnes A recent panel discussion on slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers presented him as a family man, a fearless leader in the Civil Rights Movement, and a thriving student at Alcorn State University, where his legacy is recognized to this day....
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s America250 celebrations kicked off Thursday when Governor Tate Reeves signed a proclamation elevating the program that over the next year will recognize the people, history, and stories of the state....
By: Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort is a scenic stay tucked along a bend of Fort Bayou on the outskirts of Ocean Springs. It’s also a story in motion, where late afternoon breezes and scents of brine and magnolia fade into...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Shuwaski Young has joined a growing list of Republicans who say they will run for Mississippi Secretary of State in 2027. “I’m running to protect our elections, grow Mississippi’s economy, and keep our communities...
More than 40 Mississippi State University Alumni Association chapters and clubs will host summer send-off parties for new Bulldogs July 22-Aug. 10. This 20-year MSU tradition enables incoming freshmen, transfers and their families to meet with future...
By Bob Garver “F1: The Movie” takes viewers inside the exciting world of Formula One auto-racing. The director is Joseph Kosinski, best known for taking “Top Gun: Maverick” to the top of the yearly box office three years ago. Between that movie’s jets...
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications When Candace Walker of Pontotoc found out she was pregnant at 39, she knew her journey wouldn’t be easy. With Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, neuropathy and a history of...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune While the thermometer reads scorching, there are plenty of ways to stay cool during what may, arguably, be the hottest month in Mississippi’s calendar. With a little advance planning, you can keep your datebook filled with...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Tucked into the heart of Monroe County, the story of downtown Amory is one that’s hard to ignore. It’s not just about buildings or businesses—it’s about grit, grace, community, and a small Mississippi town...
