The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) has received more than $600,000 in funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has launched an innovative grant program to...
Four schools in Mississippi were among 356 named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among...
The beginning of Fall also marks Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a nationwide observance with state coalitions and partners to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and helping older adults live without fear of falling. State Health...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi is said to be the birthplace of American music, and this weekend the charming coastal town of Ocean Springs was filled with music of all genres. An unforgettable celebration of music and creativity was showcased at...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, announced Thursday that it entered into an agreement with Rolls-Royce to acquire its Naval Propulsors and Handling business. This includes the...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Public Service announced a strategic alliance with law enforcement agencies and utility organizations on Friday that will provide additional resources for the state’s AMBER Alert program. Speaking at the state...
By: Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied the latest appeal by a man who has been on death row for 30 years after he was convicted of killing two college students. The decision could clear the way for the state to set...
By: Dr. David Tisdale, USM Office of Communications A collaboration between The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage (COHCH) and Dale Center for the Study of War and Society will present the consequential story...
By: Bob Garver “Speak No Evil” is a remake of a 2022 Danish movie with a famously vile twist. I went into this film expecting it to have the same twist. That’s not to say that I expected it to have the same “ending,” exactly, as I knew the film might deviate from the...
The 40th WellsFest will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, at Jamie Fowler Boyll Park east of Smith-Wills Stadium on Lakeland Drive. A family friendly event with free admission and parking, WellsFest includes: A 5K run/walk at 7:00 a.m. which starts and ends at the...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune On Tuesday, September 17, the Mississippi Department of Education released new accountability assessment scores showing more school districts than ever received a grade of C or higher. READ MORE: Record number of Mississippi...
Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) has launched a new initiative aimed at improving emergency care in rural areas of the state. The program, called the RESCUE Program, will begin on September 18 in partnership with LifeCare Ambulance Services. The Rural Emergency...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Elections Division received a suspicious package on Monday, putting the Magnolia State among at least 10 other state election offices nationwide to receive similar packages. Other states...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com You’ve surely seen them. The people in your life that rarely look at the glass as half empty. To them, having a half-empty glass just means they can to fill it to the brim with whatever they choose. But to a person who is...
In a significant development for local healthcare, Merit Health Central proudly announces the grand opening of its new Chemical Dependency Unit. This unit provides comprehensive treatment and support for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, marking an...
By: Cathy Hayden, HCC Director of Publications Raymond native Landon Corkren, now of Jonesboro, Ark., will be recognized as Hinds Community College Young Alumnus of the Year at annual Homecoming festivities on Oct. 24. At age 29, Corkren has fast-tracked his way to...
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune Lean in close. I have a confession to make. It’s this—I am not an artist. When my friends start talking about acrylics, watercolors, and Prismacolor pencils, I’m as lost as a deer in the headlights. But I’m trying to...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi lawmakers and State Parole Board members are hopeful that legislative efforts to improve the parole process and reduce recidivism will be proven successful. A key component is the expanded work release...
By: Cathy Hayden, HCC Director of Publications Itawamba Community College President Dr. Jay Allen of Fulton will be recognized as Hinds Community College Alumnus of the Year at annual Homecoming festivities on Oct. 24. A graduate of Jackson’s Wingfield High School and...
By: Kara Kimbrough Here’s a sobering thought. The overall quality of life of Americans living in the previous century compared to modern-day residents was much better. No surprise, our ancestors were much healthier. Diseases like cancer and diabetes were rarer and...
