By: Kara Kimbrough I often hear from readers who fall into different categories: 1. They don’t cook, but instead, rely primary on restaurant or takeout meals; 2. They’re proficient home cooks and chefs who prefer preparing their own meals; and 3. Traveling the...
Severe cold weather poses a threat to your home and vehicle. Avoid an insurance claim by taking action now. Leave your faucet running with a slight drip and open the cabinet doors under your sinks. Look at the trees around your property and cut back branches or...
Mississippi Humanities Council recently awarded a $2,111 mini-grant to Visit Natchez for a new publication on the life of Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori (1762-1829). The working title is “Prince Ibrahima: A Profile and Self-Guided Tour.” It will...
FCC Licenses and Amateur Radio Amateur Radio is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the Communications Act of 1934. It is also subject to numerous international agreements. All Amateur Radio operators must be licensed. In the U.S., there are...
Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has set six special elections. Two of the special elections are for the Mississippi House of Representatives, three are for trial courts, and one is for district attorney. The two special elections for House District 23 (Calhoun,...
Bennett Realty, LLC is excited to announce the grand opening of Windmill Trails, a unique guest stay community located in Tylertown, MS. The 2-unit property, situated just minutes south of Tylertown on a rural road, has transformed a 100-year-old dairy farm into a...
Recently, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) releases its eighteenth episode of the popular Freshly Picked podcast series. The pecan-themed episode, “Cracking the Code: The Pecan’s Journey in Mississippi” features special guest Max...
By: Bob Garver Like many critics, I despised the 2019 CGI version of “The Lion King.” The new animation was ugly and the rehashing of the story from the 1994 classic without many changes made the whole thing seem unnecessary. But unlike many...
The Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) has been notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory that poultry from a commercial broiler chicken flock in Copiah County, Mississippi has tested positive for...
By Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Legislature’s 2025 session kicks off next Tuesday, January 7th. These are the issues likely to dominate public debate. Tax Reforms Even as the Legislature steadily cut taxes, revenue to the state has...
Another record-setting year is in the books for the Mississippi Department of Transportation. The Department achieved a new high in infrastructure project investment in 2024. Plus, major construction is in full swing across the state. “MDOT’s achievements...
The city of Natchez is set to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual MLK Day Parade, scheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025. Participants will line up starting at 2 p.m. on Broadway Street on the Bluff. This year’s parade theme,...
By: Jewell Davis, UMMC Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/ UMMC Communications The University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Center and Research Institute received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to examine the biological factors...
By: Kara Kimbrough Disclaimer: I don’t believe in luck. You’ll never hear me say that I’ve been “lucky” when something good comes my way. I’ll use the word “fortunate,” but I’ll steer clear of the “L word.” However, like any good Southerner, sitting...
William and Olivia were the most popular names in the state for baby boys and girls in 2024, respectively, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and Public Health Statistics. The Office of Vital Records compiles a list...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with counties impacted by the severe weather on December 28, 2024. Our staff is working with county EMA directors to complete damage assessments. Every disaster starts local and ends local. State...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune As the New Year approaches, here is a look back at the Top 5 headlines in Mississippi for 2024. 1. Amazon invests $10 billion in Mississippi data centers Governor Reeves announces the Amazon Web Services project...
By Lindsey Eubanks, Magnolia Tribune No matter where I am this holiday season, the minute I hear any part of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite my posture shoots straight up and my toes curl. That’s what over ten years of semi-professional dance can do to a person. Once a...
The Mississippi Children’s Museum’s (MCM) will host a special Noon Year’s Eve celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 31rst from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Festivities will include countdowns at 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. and a grand finale at noon with confetti cannons,...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess damage from the severe weather on December 28, 2024. Two deaths (Adams County and Lowndes County) and 10 injuries (Adams County (2), Franklin County (2), Simpson County (2), and Wayne...
