Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) is proud to announce that MPB News has been honored with two 2025 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), recognizing outstanding achievement in broadcast and digital journalism....
The countdown is ON! Mississippi Pickle Fest returns to the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum on June 7-8, and the big dill weekend is just two weeks away. With tickets selling quickly and excitement growing, guests are encouraged to purchase in...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Six of Mississippi’s public institutions of higher learning are increasing the price of state resident tuition. Out-of-state tuition, top tier meal plan, and housing increases were also approved. Last week, the...
By: Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune Harold A. Cole, a chemist by profession, lived in the middle of a pine forest not far from the city limits of Jackson. While the Great Depression that began in 1929 wreaked havoc on Mississippians’ employment,...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune This weekend, Mississippi joins the nation in pausing to honor the fallen for Memorial Day, remembering those military service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their nation. For Vietnam veteran Sam Davis of...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune The Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) celebrated the opening of The Traveler, the Museum’s newest campus addition, during a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in partnership with the Ocean Springs Chamber and Jackson County...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Enrollment in Mississippi undergraduate nursing programs showed a slight decline year over year but graduate programs saw an increase, Dr. Melissa Temple, Director of Nursing Education for the State Institutions of...
By: Stephen Griffin, Magnolia Tribune For most, the pantheon of American soft drinks would be incomplete without Barq’s Root Beer. This spicy-sweet confection has been quenching our thirst and satisfying our sweet tooth since before the turn of the 20th...
As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines. In-Person Absentee Voting Municipal Clerk’s Offices will be open this Saturday, May 24, from 8:00 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee voting for the Municipal...
Revell Ace Hardware, a cornerstone of Mississippi’s retail landscape, proudly celebrates its 75th Anniversary in 2025. Since its founding in 1950, this family-owned business has grown from a single store in Jackson to a thriving nine-location chain, serving...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com The angry and resentful young man sat sullenly on the edge of his narrow cot in the cell. He had no idea how long he had been sitting there, body motionless but with his brain racing in high gear. Ben’s pulse rate and...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune There was a full house at the Mississippi Arts & Entertainment Experience (also known as The MAX) in Meridian last week for the opening night of the week-long Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival. The evening of music...
By Kara Kimbrough Counting the days until it’s time to pack the car and head to the beach? Nothing’s quite as therapeutic as a vacation of sun, sand, shimmering water and seafood. As much as I enjoy dining at restaurants while on vacation, taking a few...
By: Danny Barrett Jr., UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications A group of Rankin County young adults with developmental disabilities found work, paid taxes and expressed themselves creatively, thanks to what their parents call a...
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune On Friday, 23 Mississippi entrepreneurs represented the inaugural class to graduate from the Goldman Sachs signature business-education program, 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB). Fifteen years ago, Goldman Sachs launched...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune If you’re searching for an unforgettable spot steeped in music, mystery, and Southern charm, go ahead and put the Julep Room Lounge at the top of your list—period. Tucked away in the atmospheric cellar...
MAY IS NATIONAL WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH Although wildfires seem more common in other parts of the United States, Mississippi is not immune to the disaster. Wildfires can happen anywhere. They can spread quickly, traveling up to 14 mph. In their wake, wildfires cause...
By: Danny R Chandler, EMT with GMR-AMR Central Mississippi and Member of the Holmes Community College Board of Governors The invention of vinyl records in the late 1940’s expanded the music industry in ways no one had imagined. It was now possible to reach...
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is spearheading the effort to create a new OB (Obstetrics) System of Care that will save lives and provide the proper level of care for pregnant women and their babies. The latest report by the Mississippi Maternal...
The annual Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade, one of the longest-running Memorial Day traditions in the United States, will be held Monday, May 26, 2025, with Army veterans Ben Tucker and Jeff McClure serving as co-grand marshals, announced Laura Ann Jackson, who...
