By Nathan Duff Sales and Marketing Professionals (SMP) has announced its Humanitarian honorees for The Mississippi Pinnacle Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the community and professional excellence. Former Delta State University President Dr. Aubrey...
Jackson State University’s Dean of Students Laquala C. Dixon, Ph.D., was named the 2024 NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Black Diaspora Knowledge Community (BDKC) Sankofa Award recipient. The Sankofa Award is presented to a senior student...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A bill that would replace end of year testing to determine graduation eligibility for Mississippi high schoolers, also known as subject area testing, with the ACT passed the floor of the House of Representatives with a vote of...
High-achieving Hinds Community College students were recently recognized at the Student Awards of Distinction ceremony.\ All-MS Transfer Pathway Scholars who were recognized at Hinds Community College’s Student Awards of Distinction ceremony are, from left, Maddie...
Yes, you failed. It ended badly for you. Bankruptcy, nervous breakdown, divorce, the loss of any relationship with your kids, or maybe a physical adventure that went sideways and ended in you getting to know the fine folks of your local hospital. Endless possibilities...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess damage from the severe weather beginning on April 9, 2024. There are reports of homes damaged, trees down, roads blocked, and power outages due to the storms. One death (Scott County) and...
Visit Oxford MS proudly announced that Oxford, MS secured the number one spot as the Best Small College Town and number four spot as the Best Small Town Food Scene in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The contest, which featured 20 destinations across the...
City of Vicksburg welcomes everyone to come enjoy live music, arts and food at the third annual Vicksburg Arts and Music Festival, April 19-20, 2024. The Festival continues to partner with the Alcorn State University Jazz Festival on Saturday to add a second stage of...
By: Jim Beaugez, Magnolia Tribune When Clarksdale’s Juke Joint Festival turns 21 on Sat., April 13, the absence of one major local blues lifer will be inescapable. The late Red Paden, founder and proprietor of Red’s Lounge on Sunflower Avenue, was a key inspiration...
The Mississippi Transportation Commission addressed the critical need for new, recurring sources of revenue and warned of the effects of underfunding infrastructure at a press conference held today at the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) administration...
Churches and faith-based organizations are invited to attend a free mental health summit sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Mississippi Public Health Institute (MSPHI) and the Congregational Recovery Outreach Program (CROP)....
On April 4, 2024, Amerigroup MS donated $50,000 to the Mississippi Food Network. This generous donation will provide nutritious and balanced food options for students and their families during school closures. This donation will directly support over 1000 families...
By Kara Kimbrough One of the most amazing things about Mississippi is that there’s always a hidden gem just around the corner. A place I didn’t know existed until recently is the amazing Mississippi Armed Forces Museum on the grounds of Camp Shelby just outside of...
Southern Health Alliance and the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health will collaborate to host the Women & Girls EmpowHERment Conference. The conference will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the Triangle Cultural Center,...
Ready. Set. Library! The Jackson Hinds Library System Celebrates National Library Week National Library Week (April 7-13) is a time to celebrate and appreciate our libraries, library workers, and promote library resources and services. National Library Week is...
The Mississippi Farmers Market Tea Party is a come-and-go event 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13. The Market will feature Genuine MS® Grown teas available to purchase from Mississippi tea growers across the state including Pearl River Tea Company, Yazoo...
Nissan North America has been named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This is the 15th consecutive year that Nissan was recognized with this award, which highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to energy...
Leading kitchen and culinary retailer Sur La Table held its grand opening on April 6 at Highland Village in Jackson, marking the brand’s first location in Mississippi. In place of a traditional ribbon cutting, Sur La Table holds a baguette breaking to celebrate...
The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $7.32 million in Transportation Housing & Urban Development funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of the FY24 appropriations bill. This...
In alignment with its vision to produce informed, creative-thinking and versatile citizens who are career-ready, Millsaps College recently expanded its curriculum by approving six new majors for undergraduates and two new master’s degree programs. The new majors are...
