You may have been racing to get out of your marriage. Couldn’t hardly wait until your signature was still wet on that divorce decree. Maybe. Maybe not. Instead, maybe you were one of those spouses who fought desperately to hold on to your marriage, but lost it anyway....
Seven South Mississippi educators are receiving training in dyslexia therapy thanks to a $9,500 grant recently awarded to Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia in Ocean Springs. The grant was awarded from the John T. and Lois R. “Sonny” Velkas Child Welfare...
The Rosedale Distilling Company, a distiller and producer of a variety of premium and super premium spirits, has started construction on several locations in the City of Rosedale, in Bolivar County. Company founders, Jack and Elizabeth Coleman, moved back to the ...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Four days after former President Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial began in April, Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) filed H.R. 8081, the “Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated toward Convicted...
Continuing its long-time support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Nissan is donating $250,000 to Mississippi’s seven HBCUs to further STEM education. Since launching the Mississippi HBCU STEM Initiative in 2014, Nissan has invested a total of...
By Kara Kimbrough Disclaimer: I’m a big supporter of restaurants. I enjoy visiting and writing about them, especially family-owned ones. And on occasion, I frequent fast food places. But as you’ve likely heard from news reports on the state of the economy, fast food...
What: The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating one of America’s favorite pastimes with its Carnival Nights stamps. The first-day-of-issue ceremony is free and open to the public. News of these Forever stamps is being shared with the hashtag #CarnivalNightsStamps. Who:...
The Chlorine Institute (CI) and the Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) building on their partnership established in 2007 held another successful week of training for CI’s Chlorine Emergency Plan (CHLOREP) teams and contractors, as well as other industry and...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Sometimes the most amazing things are hidden in plain sight. A drive around Natchez reveals many historic mansions and estates, most of which have been written about for decades. Their very age is often enough to give them notice,...
Jackson State University (JSU), Mississippi’s only urban research institution, will join forces with Rice University, one of the nation’s foremost research institutions, to encourage students from underrepresented communities to pursue careers in Science, Technology,...
For the 20th year, Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi has assembled a group of distinguished women to be honored at the Women of Distinction event. These leaders, through their commitment to the community in which they live and work, serve as role models for Girl...
At approximately 9:00 PM on Sunday June 2, 2024, the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department was notified about gunshots at a residence in the 200 block of Circle Drive East in Brandon, Mississippi. Rankin County Deputies along with Robinhood Fire Department and Pafford...
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety Driver Service Bureau has announced a new Mississippi driver’s license design. This new design showcases various iconic elements of Mississippi, including the new state flag, a guitar, the state outline, and music...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune William Carey University (WCU) recently ranked in the top ten for Best Online Doctorate in Healthcare Administration programs, according to Forbes. Forbes ranked the Ph.D. in health administration and education program at William...
Kerwin Pleasant is a non-traditional, and apparently exceptional, culinary arts student at Hinds Community College’s Jackson Campus and he is on his way to a national competition with famed Chef Carla P. Hall. Pleasant, a Jackson resident, was selected for “Carla P....
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum will host its award-winning Mississippi Pickle Fest event 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Admission is $12 for ages 3 and up. “I want to invite the public to come out for what is on track to be...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune On Friday, Mississippi Speaker of the House Jason White (R) announced member appointments to a variety of committees, including a new Select Committee on Tax Reform. Speaker White first mentioned his intent to appoint such a committee...
Kathryn Grace Albritton received the 2024 Student Leadership Award during Honors Day at William Carey University. The year-end event recognizes students for outstanding academic achievements. Dr. Valerie Bridgeforth, WCU vice president for student affairs, made the...
By: Van Arnold The School of Speech and Hearing Sciences’ Doctor of Audiology program at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) presented white coats to five nine students during its annual ceremony held earlier this month in the Thad Cochran Center on the...
Central Mississippi Realtors® (CMR), a 501c6 non-profit trade association representing over 2,100 Realtor® members, has selected Peter L. Mosca to serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 29, 2024. Peter joins the association in the midst of celebrating...
