The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first death from a human case of West Nile Virus in the state this year. The MSDH does not provide details of the specific age, gender, or location of the death out of respect and privacy for the family, but...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Doug S. Crosby as Chancellor for the 6th Chancery Court District, Place 1. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Joseph Kilgore. “Doug will do a great job as...
The funeral for Evan’s brother-in-law had concluded two hours ago. And now a small group of grieving family and friends were gathered in Evan and Shaylie’s home to share memories, laughter, tears, and encouragement. The front door opened again. Nothing unusual about...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune No comfort food is as simple, hearty, or iconic as the sandwich. Delicious bread, slathered in mayo or a secret sauce, with pretty much any filling your heart desires. When I think of a sandwich that is just so… Mississippi…these...
Stone County’s Cultivation Nation Triathlon is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year (2024). The community-driven event, scheduled for August 31, 2024 at Flint Creek Water Park, aims to bring together and challenge athletes of all levels from across the Southeast...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune The dream of Andrew Cary Young, Pearl River Glass Studio was founded in 1975. “I went to LSU to study landscape architecture,” he said. “I graduated top of my class, but never practiced landscape architecture at all.” Instead,...
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune Mark Castleberry’s dabble in Mississippi business began with two small single concrete plants in 1992. Today, he’s one of Mississippi’s megadevelopers, racking up $350 million in investments in Mississippi from Olive Branch to Biloxi....
The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) has been awarded $438,950.79 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grant helps meet the needs of fire departments, non-affiliated emergency medical...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune Going to the movies is an experience that has been well-loved for generations. Taking a break from the rat race for a hot, buttery bowl of popcorn and a great flick has long been an exciting venture. For some of the more hardcore...
The University of Southern Mississippi celebrated its 25th class of Hydrographic Science graduates on August 2 at the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach, Miss. The world-class program represents a diverse group of 10 graduates from across the globe. The program is the...
By Kara Kimbrough Just when I thought I’d seen it all, an online group of over 250,000 fans of Carnation Breakfast Bars has joined together to share their love of a favorite breakfast go-to from the 1970’s and 80’s that was discontinued in 1997. Recipes for copycat...
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board is proud to announce that it has been awarded a significant federal grant of $510,000 through the Future Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. This funding, made possible thanks to the support of Senator Cindy...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune What started as an optional class assignment to raise a grade turned into a trip of a lifetime for two Corinth High School seniors. When Susan Bailey gave the assignment to write an essay about what America means to them, students...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Rocket Lab USA announced Thursday that it has successfully hot fired its new rocket engine Archimedes for the first time, reaching a critical technical milestone toward first launch of the Company’s new medium-lift rocket, Neutron....
By: Carl Smith, MSU Mississippi State is welcoming new and returning Bulldogs to campus this month with a variety of student-focused events ahead of the fall semester. From move-in days to community-building activities, MSU is supporting the new freshman class and...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Silverpoint Consulting, LLC has been selected by the Mississippi Public Service Commission to conduct an independent investigation into the operations of the Holly Springs Utility Department’s provision of electric service....
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune Whether you travel east or west, north or south, around the city of Collins, Mississippi, invariably, you will see signs stating this is the birthplace of film and television star Gerald McRaney. There is even a street named...
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune Fifteen years ago, Abbott Myers and his son, Ransom, began mulling ways to diversify their farm income on 7,500 acres in tiny Dundee (population: 73). “We wanted to maximize our production return, so we looked at several different...
The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) is pleased to announce the appointment of Reed Abraham as the State Fire Coordinator. Abraham will oversee the readiness and capability of over 800 fire departments across Mississippi, ensuring they are well-equipped to...
The Sanderson Farms Championship announced today that Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company is back for the fifth consecutive year as a Tournament Partner and Official Volunteer Sponsor for the upcoming PGA TOUR event. The 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship will...
