By: Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune In 1954, Leslie B. Lampton, Sr., started Lampton Oil Company with just two employees, a used fuel transport truck, and a one room building in Jackson, Mississippi. Lampton Oil would become Ergon. From humble beginnings, Ergon grew to...
NASA’s Stennis Space Center Director John Bailey announced today that longtime propulsion engineer/manager Christine Powell has been selected as deputy director of the south Mississippi propulsion site, effective Aug. 12. “I am excited for Christine to join the NASA...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune One of the greatest joys in my life is attending our monthly supper club. We rotate homes, and the host couple always delivers. From formal dinner parties with elegantly set dining room tables to casual backyard barbeques, the food...
By: Bob Garver If nothing else, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is Disney taking a victory lap for acquiring 20th Century Fox and the Marvel properties it controlled. We got a taste of this last year in “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness” when the advertising...
The U.S. Postal Service is looking to add members to its family to deliver mail and packages in rural areas throughout Alabama and Mississippi. If you’re seeking employment in a fast-paced, rewarding work environment with competitive compensation packages, on-the-job...
Representatives from the Mississippi Book Festival and Atmos Energy gathered on the steps of the Mississippi State Capitol, where Atmos Energy presented a donation of $7,500 to the Mississippi Book Festival. Marshall Ramsey, two-time Pulitzer nominated cartoonist, and...
You grew up together. Fought over who got to ride the newer bicycle and who would have the bigger bedroom. Laughed at the same old TV cartoons while inhaling your morning ration of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes with sweetened milk. Made fun of each other unmercifully. Griped...
By: Annie Oeth Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/ UMMC Communications Children with complex medical conditions will soon have a place where they can live and their families can get the training needed to care for them at home. Construction of the Alyce G. Clarke Center for...
By: David Tisdale Twelve University of Southern Mississippi (USM) undergraduates have been chosen for the prestigious McNair Scholars Program at Southern Miss. Officially known as The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, the McNair Scholars Program...
By: Tom Janoush Delta State University is proud to announce the establishment of the Dr. Butch Caston Endowed Athletic Scholarship, generously created by Joe and Tom Janoush. The scholarship is a testament to Caston’s profound impact on Delta State during his time as...
By: Kara Kimbrough I have no shame about sharing this: I often peruse social media sites when looking for recipes that: A. I haven’t yet tried and B. Don’t bore me with the same ‘ol ingredients. Last week, while scrolling through that platform that originated in...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The expansion of the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) has given the Capitol Police nearly triple the amount of territory to patrol but through partnerships with other agencies the transition is going well, state and...
Nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide are hosting Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to help families prioritize their health this back-to-school season. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings...
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is pleased to announce Commissioner Scott Coopwood of Cleveland, Mississippi, has been elected to serve as Chairman of the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. A graduate from the University...
Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the 165th Mississippi State Fair will include an extra day of fun this year. The 2024 Mississippi State Fair is now scheduled to run Thursday, October 3, through Monday, October 14, at the...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune While many esteemed museum owners would balk at people playing with exhibits, Traintastic in Gulfport is designed for an interactive, learning-filled, fun experience for all who stop in. Nearly every model train exhibit in...
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune Let’s say an entrepreneur has reasonable cash flow yet lacks significant assets to garner a traditional bank loan without collateral. The advent of the long-awaited presence of an active Small Business Investment Company (SBIC)...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the promotion of Brigadier General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. to the rank of Major General effective immediately. “Major General Ginn has been a tremendous asset to our state and our nation,” said Governor Tate Reeves....
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project is moving forward in Yazoo City. That was the word Thursday from CF Industries Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest producer of ammonia. The company announced that the project at its...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune With the back-to-school season in full swing, we’re all a little desperate to blow off some steam and have a good time! Here’s a breakdown of some fun events happening throughout the state during the month of August 2024. Annual...
