The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) proudly announces the remarkable achievement of nine exceptional cadets who graduated from The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy (MLEOTA) on Thursday, September 19,2024....
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of John Weddle of Saltillo as Judge on the Mississippi Court of Appeals, District 1, Position 1. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Jim M. Greenlee. “I’m proud...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Leña is the Spanish word for firewood, and the woodfired pizzas at Leña in Cleveland, Mississippi have fans traveling from far and wide to sample a taste of Napoli in the Mississippi Delta. Marisol Doyle, a native of Mexico,...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Pascagoula’s Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls, has been awarded U.S. Navy procurement contracts totaling nearly $9.5 billion for the construction of three San Antonio-class (LPD 17) amphibious...
The latest episode of the popular new podcast series, Freshly Picked, delves into the farm-to-table process with special guests Hunter Evans, award-winning chef and owner of Elvie’s in Jackson, and Don Kazery Jr., owner of Kazery Farms in Jackson. This...
Exxel Outdoors, a brand leader dedicated to creating high-quality products for outdoor recreation, commercial uses, and the U.S. military, is relocating its national warehousing and distribution center from Reno, Nevada, to Tupelo. The project represents a...
During the 2023-24 school year, the number of Mississippi students taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams reached a record high of 12,442 public school students taking 17,717 AP exams, with a record high of 7,733 exams earning a qualifying score. The rate of exams...
Send any responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Two-month-old Lydia suddenly feels uncomfortable, so she begins twisting her little head back and forth, whimpering, and when that doesn’t bring her mom, she begins shifting her body around. According to her beliefs, that...
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson provided updates on new online ticketing options, new attractions and security measures for the upcoming 165th Mississippi State Fair taking place October 3-14, 2024. Commissioner Gipson was joined by Michael...
The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) will be graduating two (2) classes. Firefighter Class 211 and the MS Executive Fire Officer (MEFO) Program. Graduation will be held on campus in the Auditorium at 10:00am on Thursday September 26, 2024. #1 Fire Academy USA,...
By: Jim Beaugez, Magnolia Tribune At his first headlining stadium concert — the first-ever rock show on Starkville’s Dudy Noble Field — the Philadelphia native entertained a crowd of 20,000. Amid a chorus of loud, crunching guitars, crashing cymbals and blasts...
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune When real estate developer Campbell McCool decided in late 2004 to turn 64 acres of the Oxford countryside into a spectacular mixed-use development, it took 18 months to slog through red tape. “We thought we were going to walk...
Bright blue skies brought together The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), Pass Road Elementary School, and The Historical Society of Gulfport to restore cemetery markers and preserve the historic Old Mississippi City Cemetery in Gulfport, Miss. The groups...
The Mississippi State University-led Mississippi Cyber Initiative, in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi, recently organized a day of cyber skills and career-focused activities at the Mississippi Cyber Center Annex, located on the...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Living in a big city has its conveniences – plenty of shopping, cultural events, career opportunities, sports teams, and public transportation. But with all that is good about it, there is a downside to living in a heavily...
By: Kara Kimbrough It’s been entertaining, to say the least, to watch grownups bicker on the internet this week over whether or not gumbo and chili should be considered soup. I’ll be honest, I have better things to do with my time than argue about such trivial...
The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) has received more than $600,000 in funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has launched an innovative grant program to...
Four schools in Mississippi were among 356 named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among...
The beginning of Fall also marks Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a nationwide observance with state coalitions and partners to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and helping older adults live without fear of falling. State Health...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi is said to be the birthplace of American music, and this weekend the charming coastal town of Ocean Springs was filled with music of all genres. An unforgettable celebration of music and creativity was showcased at...