By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune I admit, I like to learn about places that are obscure and sometimes, kind of wacky. With this being the month for all things spooky and creepy, I began thinking of places in Mississippi that fill that bill – and there...
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Office of Communications and Marketing The National Institutes of Health recently selected the University of Mississippi Medical Center to host a community-based research collaborative led by Dr. Caroline Compretta, assistant vice...
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention WeekTM (FPWTM) for more than 100 years—to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!TM”...
By: Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune The first American designer to break into France’s exclusive fraternity of high fashion was Vicksburg native Patrick Kelly, who took Paris by storm in the mid-1980s. His goal was stated in his own words: “I want my...
At the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Hattiesburg, Governor Tate Reeves today announced the release of Visit Mississippi’s annual Tourism Economic Contribution Report, revealing that the state welcomed a record 43.7 million visitors in 2023. This...
Over 2,000 young men and women across Louisiana, Mississippi and West Tennessee enlisted over the last year helping the Army exceed its accessions mission. “We exceeded our battalion mission to enlist men and women of high-merit and character from the great...
Opera Mississippi proudly presents the second installment of its acclaimed Opera in the Chapel Benefit Recital Series. Taking place on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., this extraordinary recital will feature the dynamic and powerful soprano, Maryann Kyle,...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune If you don’t do another thing the entire month of October, get out at least once and enjoy one of the many festivals held around the state. There are festivals to celebrate everything from chili, seafood, and peanuts...
By: Jeremy Pittari and Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The union behind the port worker strike that started on October 1 agreed to suspend the walkout after a tentative deal was reached, extending the current contract until January 15, 2025, to allow for...
Tombigbee Electric Power Association (TEPA) is set to launch a major fiber-optic internet expansion project through the center of Tupelo. The initiative aims to extend high-speed internet from the north side of the city down to Verona, with fiber-optic lines...
Retired Hinds County Court Judge Melvin V. Priester Sr. died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at his home in Jackson. He was 74. Funeral services are incomplete. Lakeover Memorial Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge or arrangements. Judge Priester concluded a...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune If gains are to be seen, community colleges and universities in Mississippi will play an integral role in increasing the state’s workforce participation rate. That is the word from educators and lawmakers alike....
By: Bob Garver For better or worse, late September this year is certainly the time for animated robot movies. Fortunately, we got the “worse” out of the way last week with “Transformers One.” Now we can sit back and enjoy the “better” with “The Wild...
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) will release its latest Freshly Picked podcast on October 3. The fifth episode featuring growing seasons and favorite varieties includes special guests from Calhoun, Chickasaw and Choctaw Counties....
With the November 5, 2024, General Election quickly approaching, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines. VOTER REGISTRATION The 2024 General Election voter registration deadlines are: In-person at the Circuit Clerk’s office by...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune He’s a Delta farmer. He is a restaurateur. He is a former Justice Court judge. He is a public speaker. He is the father of two daughters. Yet the thing that Stafford Shurden is most known for is a series of online...
Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation announced an initial $6M commitment to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts, including donations of food, water, essential supplies and grants to organizations providing relief. As part of the commitment,...
Send any responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Nope, don’t get your dander up (or your hopes up, depending on what you were hoping to read). I am not going to write about naked bodies and the image that phrase seems to conjure up to people. The focus of this...
Skydweller Aero has successfully completed the initial uncrewed autonomous flight test campaign of its Skydweller Unmanned Aerial System, the company said on Tuesday. A series of uncrewed flight tests – with the two longest being 16 hours and 22 ½ hours – were...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune As Mississippi works to address a low workforce participation rate, there is a need to expand the number of Career and Technical Education (CTE) centers in the state while ensuring that the courses offered align with each...
