By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Development Authority announced Tuesday that Siemens Energy is investing up to $300 million and creating up to 300 new advanced manufacturing jobs through an expansion in Rankin County. The move is part...
Clay Mansell, MS State Representative, District 56 The fourth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. Committee work and floor action on a range of health care and insurance-related legislation were a major focus this week, with more than...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Several bills passed out of the House Education Committee last week that focused on the mental health of Mississippi’s students. One of the bills passed Wednesday was HB 1578. It directs public school districts to...
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Some places don’t just sell things. They hold things — stories, conversations, quiet moments, and a sense of belonging that lingers long after you leave. Lorelei Books in Vicksburg is one of those places. I stepped...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Senate Appropriations Committee has passed a measure to transfer $20 million into the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s disaster assistance fund after an ice storm swept through parts of...
By Susie A. Wolfe Mary Alice Hydrick’s 101st birthday celebration was held on December 9, 2025, at the Richland Senior Center with her family there supporting her. At 101-years-old, Mary Alice Hydrick lives in the Florence house her parents bought in...
Due to inclement weather that impacted much of Mississippi, the application deadline for the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) Junior Student Representative position has been extended to Feb. 6. The position is for students who will be a high school...
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated an additional 150 service members, bringing the total to 650 personnel, to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food, water, medical, and other needed supplies following a...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A bill that would require all school boards members to be elected in the state of Mississippi passed out of the House Education committee on Thursday. It was also amended to include a recall process for board members...
By: Tommie Hart Cholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct cancer, is one of the most challenging and under-recognized cancers, with limited treatment options and a grim prognosis for many patients. Despite its rarity, the need for awareness and focused research is immense, as...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Extra Table’s mission is to feed healthy food to underserved Mississippians. Money for that mission is raised through donations and through a series of creative fundraising events. Extra Table is the partnership...
By Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune A federal judge on Wednesday struck down Mississippi’s decades-old moratorium on new home health agencies, ruling the state’s blanket ban on new licenses violates the Fourteenth Amendment. U.S. District Judge Carlton W....
By Bob Garver “Mercy” was the #1 movie at the box office on a weekend where the weather showed little in the way of mercy to much of the country. Hope you’re all safe out there. As if the weather weren’t enough of a disadvantage, “Mercy” is saddled with...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A bill that could eventually lead to more debilitating conditions being added to the state’s medical marijuana allowable use list passed out of the Mississippi House Public Health and Human Welfare Committee last week....
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the state of Mississippi continues to work with county, state, federal, and private sector partners to respond to the severe winter weather impacting the state. Sadly, four more deaths have been reported – one in...
By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez Natchez, Mississippi, one of the oldest continuous settlements along the Mississippi River, announces a diverse lineup of events, exhibits, tours, and cultural celebrations planned throughout February 2026 in...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Hopelessness. That terrible, hollow, empty sense that makes you believe there is absolutely nothing that can change your circumstance. Notice I wrote ‘believe.’ Not just ‘makes you feel.’ You may be someone who has...
Mississippi State’s Spring Preview Day organizers are readying for thousands of prospective Bulldogs and their families to explore and learn more about the MSU and SEC experience on April 10. Registration is now open...
By Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Cancer research turns discovery into better care. At the University of Mississippi Medical Center, research on HPV genotypes has helped change cervical cancer management guidelines, improving patient care both locally and...
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune The smell hits you first—warm butter, sugar, yeast. By Mardi Gras, king cakes with a beloved label fill homes across Mississippi: Paul’s Pastry Shop. The story starts in 1970: a dream between two parents, and an...
