The Mississippi Public Service Commissioners are excited to announce the upcoming Solar Summit, bringing together experts and the public to address statewide concerns and issues impacting Mississippi ratepayers and consumers regarding solar power. The Solar Summit is...
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Opera Mississippi will be holding general auditions. These auditions are for (1) open roles in the opera’s spring production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, (2) the Opera Mississippi Chorus, (3) our young artist program and (4)...
By: RoxAnn Rankin Wicker, Magnolia Tribune Growing up, Walter Anderson’s art was a constant backdrop in my life – from my mother’s baby shower at the iconic Ocean Springs Community Center, adorned with his murals, to a deeper understanding gained through an oral...
By: Bob Garver With “Trap,” writer/director M. Night Shyamalan has given us a half-decent movie. By which I mean that half of it is… decent. The first half delivers the taut thriller we’ve been promised, and it’s not great or anything, but it’s reasonably suspenseful...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune August is National Catfish Month. The whole country goes crazy for catfish, with filets, whole, po’boys, and more hitting menus. While the nation celebrates National Catfish Month in August for a brief 31 days, the catfish industry...
You stepped out there and thoroughly blew it, and you knew it. All you could do was apologize. Knowing you were wrong you went ahead…you said “I’m sorry.” But the apology you have offered seems to fall way short of the mark. Somehow it just doesn’t have your intended...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Pearl River Community College hosted a legislative forum last week. State Senator Angela Hill (R) along with State Representatives Stacey Wilkes (R), Timmy Ladner (R) and Jansen Owen (R) shared successes from Mississippi...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune If you’re in Jackson, Mississippi, and looking for an unforgettable Monday night experience, Blue Monday at Hal & Mal’s is a must-visit event. Hosted by the Central Mississippi Blues Society, Blue Monday has been a staple in...
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune It happened on June 18, a dusty day in the Mississippi Delta that spiked 88 degrees. A major milestone involving Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) was celebrated in Dundee (population: 73) so quietly that mainstream media generally overlooked it....
The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) assisted in the recovery of a farm truck in Claiborne County, that led to the recovery of a tow truck stolen in Florida valued at $92,000. On July 27, 2024, Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office took a report...
By: Kara Kimbrough As much as we’d like to be able to enjoy hearty bowls of chili, gumbo, taco soup and beef stew year-round, it’s just too hot to survive the heat that fills the kitchen when we’re cooking and stirring these dishes. And who needs their body...
As we begin a new school year, WM would like to remind the public that safety is always our number one priority and especially during this time when children are gathering at bus stops and on the road heading back to school. There are two vehicles that some motorists...
By: Dr. Mike Lopinto The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music is pleased to announce the 105th season of the Symphony Orchestra under new music director, Gregory Wolynec. Entitled “New Worlds,” the season will include a wide range of works from Mozart...
By: Danny Barrett Jr., UMMC Efforts to bring down Mississippi’s alarming rate of congenital syphilis the past few years is receiving some much-needed help this month. Thanks to a $1 million grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration, a...
The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) assisted federal agencies in executing a search warrant in Hinds County and recovering a 2018 Kubota tractor valued at $38,000. The search warrant was a joint effort of operation involving the United...
Belhaven University was named one of Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America. Money’s analysis showcases the country’s top 745 colleges based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, and alumni success. “We are honored to be recognized...
Jesmyn Ward, the two-time National Book Award winner from DeLisle, MS, will be the featured guest when the Thacker Mountain Radio Hour returns to the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Saturday, August 24 at 7 pm at the Walter Anderson Museum (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS....
On Monday, August 19, 2024, Attorney General Lynn Fitch will host the Inaugural Mississippi Women’s Summit at the Oxford Conference Center. This free event will include several panels of women leaders from all over Mississippi who will share their experiences as...
The BEAD Map challenge process begins today! The Challenge Process allows residents of Mississippi a chance to provide feedback to help BEAM update the Mississippi Broadband Map. This updated map will allow BEAM to make the most of upcoming broadband funding and...
As students gear up for college this fall, it’s important to consider how your insurance needs are evolving. For students planning to live off-campus, looking into renters insurance is crucial. If your student will share a rental property with one or more...
