By Bob Garver I notice that I’ve given a “C” rating to every movie I’ve reviewed in 2025. That’s four straight times I’ve basically said that the movie, while not worth writing off entirely, isn’t worth recommending. I even split the review last weekend...
By: Mika Hartman As humans, we often offer pats on the back, kiss away booboos, donate to causes to make us feel good, and grab tissues for heartwarming and heart wrenching infomercials. While these gestures may seem noble, we should ask ourselves if...
This Sunday, February 2, 2025, music lovers in Jackson, Mississippi, are in for a treat. Opera Mississippi will present Vibrations: The John Alexander National Vocal Competition Winners Concert, a special event celebrating the incredible vocal talent of...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Have you ever walked down the sidewalk, determined to be friendly and cheerful that particular day, and looked up to see someone coming toward you, but you couldn’t figure out whether to say “Good morning, sir” or Good...
A new gallery and art studio will soon open in Natchez, Mississippi. Natchez, Mississippi, is set to welcome a transformative addition to its vibrant downtown. Renowned watercolor artist Wyatt Waters and his wife, Kristi, have announced plans to open a new gallery in...
Today, January 29, 2025, Governor Tate Reeves gave his 2025 State of the State Address. Below is the full transcript, as prepared. Full Transcript: Thank you, Lieutenant Governor Hosemann and Speaker White. To the members of the legislature and to my fellow...
The 37th annual Arbor Day 5K-1 Mile-1/4 Mile Run/Walk/Roll for disability awareness is Saturday, February 22nd at the Biloxi Town Green. About 500 individuals participate annually. The Run is a partnership between the Gulf Coast Running Club, the most respected...
Delta State University is proud to announce the creation of a new Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (BSSE) program, a significant milestone in the university’s commitment to developing future educators. The program was officially approved at the...
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2024-2025 flu season. A pediatric death is defined as the death of an individual under 18 years of age. The MSDH does not provide details of the...
Oak Grove Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Amanda Duplessy thought she was attending a schoolwide assembly this morning in honor of a visit from State Superintendent of Education Dr. Lance Evans. Yet, there was another honor in store when Duplessy received...
By: Jim Beaugez, Magnolia Tribune Steve Azar has scored hit songs, toured the world, and hobnobbed with some of the most recognizable names in music and entertainment. Now, after decades in the music business, he can finally add the word Grammy to his...
14 billion hamburgers…12 million pizzas…3.8 million pounds of wings and the snack food without which no Super Bowl party is complete – 28 million pounds of chips – are expected to be sold, prepared and consumed by Americans during the...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The ceremonial opening of the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Court took place Friday in Jackson, with Governor Tate Reeves (R) saying safety will return to the capital city. “Make no mistake,” said Governor...
The Stone County Community Fund (SCCF), an affiliate of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF), is bringing Mardi Gras magic to Wiggins with the inaugural Stone County Mardi Gras Ball. This highly anticipated fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025,...
Yancey Engineered Solutions, a division of Yancey Bros. Co., is establishing operations in Batesville, Mississippi, in a project that represents a $20.8 million investment and will create 250 new jobs. The company, which was established by Yancey Bros. in 2004,...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Former eight-term State Representative Bill Denny has died at the age of 94. Denny served in the Mississippi House of Representatives as a Republican from 1988 to 2020. He credited former Mississippi Republican Party...
Recently, an arrest was made and vehicle recovered that has been linked to an ongoing Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) investigation. On December 20, 2024, the Sunflower County Sheriff’s Department took a report of a stolen 1976 Piper Cub...
By: Samantha McCain Alexander, APR The University of Southern Mississippi has lost a steadfast friend, a cherished alumnus and one of its most generous investors: Charles “Chuck” C. Scianna Jr. Scianna passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at 71,...
The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour kicks off its 2025 spring season on Thursday, Feb. 6. at 6 pm at the Powerhouse Arts Center. Guests for the Feb. 6 season premiere will include Memphis poet Maria Zoccola, country songwriter Amber Rae Dunn and Oxford-based blues singer,...
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra beckons with “Alluring Charms,” a February 15 chamber concert at St. James’ Episcopal Church that weds early music touchstones and captivating contemporary works for a warm welcome to the season ahead. MSO Maestro Crafton Beck’s...
