Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced today that Eugene Wilson, 62, pled guilty to one count of gratification of lust of a minor in Madison County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to serve fifteen years in the Mississippi Department of...
By: NK Wessman, Magnolia Tribune Born in Greenville in 1940, Curtis Wilkie moved with his family so many times during World War II that he discovered what he considers his hometown only during elementary school. Summit, in Pike County, that’s where his stellar...
Crane Publishing Group, LLC is thrilled to announce the release of Steve Robertson’s new and much-anticipated book, The Dude: The Life and Times of Dudy Noble. This comprehensive biography delves into the life and legacy of Dudy Noble, the man behind the name of...
The Mississippi Supreme Court, Mississippi Bar leaders, family members and friends on Oct. 8 honored 112 lawyers and judges who died during the past year. The Mississippi Bar Memorial Service is a solemn annual tradition of the bench and bar....
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune At a time when the state’s overall population has remained flat, Mississippi’s Hispanic population increased by 29% between 2010 and 2020. Dr. Stuart Rockoff, president of the Mississippi Humanities Council, says...
By: Bob Garver Back in 2019, “Joker” managed to make over $1 billion at the global box office and earn itself 11 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and a Best Actor win for Joaquin Phoenix. I recall respecting the movie for Phoenix’s performance and...
The Mississippi Public Service Commission will host a Nuclear Summit, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the future of nuclear energy in Mississippi and its role in the state’s energy landscape. The Nuclear Summit is...
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune The assignment was to complete an article about the Mississippi Seafood Trail. However, while researching, I spoke with Pat Fontaine, Executive Director of the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association. I...
Governor Reeves announced he approved the deployment of 22 Soldiers of the Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) to Tallahassee, Florida. The 22 Soldiers will support emergency response missions in Florida in the anticipated aftermath of Hurricane Milton. ...
Send any responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com If there has ever been a time in my life when I feel like crawling under the bed with a blankie and lying there whimpering – it just might be now. Now, I really don’t see myself as a wimp, like a girl who has never had to...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Senate’s “Women, Children and Families Study Group” met recently to discuss challenges within the state’s youth court system. Changes to the structure of youth courts were proposed by practitioners...
The McLendon Library at Hinds Community College’s Raymond Campus is currently displaying “Freedom Riders: Journey for Change” through Nov. 6, 2024. As part of the exhibit, two speakers will share their experiences and thoughts. Flonzie Brown Wright, an activist and...
In observance of World Mental Health Day on October 10, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) are coming together to highlight this...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi Division of Medicaid Executive Director Drew Snyder is leaving Mississippi state government to return to the private sector later this year. Governor Reeves has chosen Deputy Executive Director Cindy Bradshaw as...
Story by Maj. Dusty Culpepper, Public Affairs Officer Mississippi Air National Guard Photos by Airman 1st Class Damara Cormier, 172nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs In a ceremony marked by honor and tradition, the Mississippi National Guard celebrated the promotion of...
Continuing a partnership to recognize outstanding student-athletes in numerous sports, the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) and Mississippi Association of Coaches (MAC) have announced the winners of the inaugural C Spire Miss Volleyball awards....
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced today the 132 members of the 2024-25 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). The council includes students in grades 11-12 and first year of college. The council consists of 94 new members, which...
Hinds Community College has a new partnership with the Goldman Sachs Foundation to host their 10,000 Small Businesses program in Mississippi at Eagle Ridge Conference Center in Raymond. Applications are due no later than Nov. 10 with classes free to the businesses to...
By: Kara Kimbrough I’ve never understood why Crockpots are used more in the fall and winter months. I understand that cooler weather signals the start of comfort food season, highlighted by hot soups, stews and chili. But not only do I use my Crockpots – emphasis...
Salad Days Produce, a producer of hydroponically grown head lettuce, is expanding in Madison County. The project is a corporate investment of nearly $8.18 million and will create at least 12 new jobs. Based in Flora, Salad Days Produce is a woman-owned local...
