Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Alex suddenly realized he was starving, according to his standards. Of course, that standard set low, as his stomach pretty much governed his life. Forty-five minutes without something going into his mouth...
By: Magnolia Tribune The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved a plan that sends $134.95 million in federal funds to Mississippi to support the long-term recovery from storms that struck the state in 2023 and 2024. It is being...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Two sitting Mississippi Supreme Court Justices have been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. Trump announced Tuesday by way of Truth...
Emmanuel Osire, a former recipient of a gift-filled shoebox from the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child, is coming to Jackson to share his powerful testimony of hope and transformation. As a child growing up in challenging circumstances, Emmanuel...
There’s something magical about traveling by train — the steady rhythm of the tracks, the easy comfort of the ride, and that rare feeling that the journey is just as memorable as the destination. Now, for the first time in nearly two decades, that...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Loy Allen Bowlin was born in rural Franklin County, Mississippi, on September 16, 1909. A mechanic by trade, he married Ina Mae Mitchell in 1933. The couple farmed, and Loy sold scrap metal. They bought a typical...
The Mississippi Council on Economic Education (MCEE) is delighted to announce that Jim Perry, Managing Director and Head of Structured Finance for the Municipal Products Group at Wells Fargo Securities, has been elected by the Board of Directors as Chair for...
By Kara Kimbrough Whether you’re getting kids off to school, hurrying out the door to work or simply not in the mood to spend a lot of time cooking in the morning, finding easy-to-make, grab-and-go breakfast items are an ongoing dilemma for many....
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune When representatives from the Mississippi Development Authority travel the world seeking potential companies to locate and invest in the Magnolia State, they are armed with a story to tell built on recent economic...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Applications for funding from the Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund are now available through the Office of the Attorney General. Attorney General Lynn Fitch chairs the council. Programs eligible to receive a portion...
In anticipation of National Nonprofit Day on August 17, Treasurer David McRae is urging all Mississippi nonprofit organizations to search for unclaimed money that rightfully belongs to them. This initiative aims to reunite nonprofits with funds that can support...
Delta Blues Museum is the recipient of a $24,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the more than $1.7 million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2026 and will be used to support Museum operations over the course of...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune There’s a place in Mississippi where the cypress trees stand tall, the food warms your soul, and exotic animals roam just beyond the walking paths. It’s where Southern hospitality meets safari-style adventure....
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune When Tommy Duff started out in business with a single tire shop, his dream was simple. “My American Dream was to be able to make payroll on Friday,” he told a packed crowd at the Rankin County Republican...
APEX Clean Energy – Apex Community Grant is providing Hinds Community College with $16,000 to assist with funding the STEM-Up Academy on the Utica Campus, replacing federal funds that were cut this budget year. The grant is being presented to Hinds at 1...
By: Danny Barrett, Jr., UMMC Communications Photos By: Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications Amanda and Payton Lockey had much to show in the way of achievements – an Eagle Scout medal, bachelor’s degree in geology and a thriving business for Payton and a...
Ole Miss senior linebacker, Tyler Banks, has been named the winner of the 2025 Chucky Mullins Courage Award, as announced by Lane Kiffin. Banks becomes the 35th recipient in the 36-year history of the award. The award, sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma fraternity,...
By: Magnolia Tribune A ceremony was held this week at First Baptist Church in Columbus where Northern Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell, Senator Chuck Younger, and others gathered to designate a segment of U.S. Highway 82 in Lowndes County as the...
By: Parrish Alford, Magnolia Tribune I’ve never read that Jesus said, “The Egg Bowl you have with you always,” but he could have. He applied that teaching example elsewhere, but it would work for football too. Mississippi’s Southeastern Conference...
Mississippi State is rolling out a slate of events this month to welcome new and returning Bulldogs for the upcoming academic year. From hosting move-in days to community-building activities and introducing students to a wealth of support resources, MSU...
