By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune In his remarks at the Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) did not announce what office he would seek in 2027. It is expected that he will soon make his intentions known, with a likely run...
By Kara Kimbrough America’s 250th birthday is next week and for those of you who, like me, are excited about this milestone in our nation’s history, I’m happy to report that July 4, 2026 lands on a Saturday. It’s the perfect opportunity to take a...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune With 62 miles of shoreline between Louisiana’s eastern border and Alabama’s western border, the Mississippi Gulf Coast counties of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson welcome visitors to spend summer vacations on over 26...
By Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune The University of Mississippi Medical Center is bringing physical therapy education to north Mississippi, adding a Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Oxford to meet growing demand for licensed physical therapists across...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Eleven Mississippians have been indicted on alleged Medicaid fraud totaling $12.3 million, according to a statement from the office of Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R) released on Tuesday. “These indictments are just...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Last Thursday, Major Scott Henley with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) presented a request for approval of a sole source contract to the Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) Board. Henley...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi’s total non-farm employment reached a new record high in May with 1,195,400 jobs. “Mississippi has one of the hottest job markets in America,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “Our state...
By Nathan Duff, DSU Communications The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees has approved Delta State University’s proposal to separate its current College of Business and Aviation into two distinct academic units: the...
Global electronic manufacturing services provider Keytronic is expanding its operations in Corinth through an $8.89 million investment that will create 376 new jobs in Alcorn County. The expansion will strengthen the company’s existing...
Mississippians from across the state gathered at the Mississippi Coliseum on Saturday, June 20, for United in Song, a landmark event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. As the cornerstone celebration of the America250 Mississippi...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District and Mississippi State University have partnered in the construction of a new Starkville High School. Notably, the project is the first of its kind in the nation,...
By Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced a settlement Monday with gaming platform Roblox, securing what she said was transformational changes for children and teens. Among the changes mentioned include blocking adult...
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Some of my favorite Mississippi moments have been the ones I never planned. That was certainly the case on a cold January afternoon in downtown Vicksburg. I was walking along Washington Street when the sound of...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Institutions for Higher Learning were informed last week that enrollment is growing at Mississippi’s largest university. While universities across the nation are preparing for...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The executive director of the Public Employees’ Retirement System told lawmakers in May that PERS needs additional funding, in some manner, more in line with actuarial recommendations. Ray Higgins’ comments came upon...
By Rob Buchert THE UNITED STATES – DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: Rob Buchert: Dunlap Broadside Reproduction, 2026 The Document On the night of July 4, 1776, Philadelphia printer John Dunlap set the Declaration of Independence in type and printed an estimated 200...
The Mississippi Secretary of State Charities Division has issued a Cease and Desist Order and Notice of Intended Actions against North Star Rescue, Inc. (a Mississippi non-profit corporation), revoked North Star Rescue’s charitable registration, and dissolved...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi State Board of Education Board on Thursday approved hiring staff to assist in the implementation of several measures passed during this year’s legislative session. The new staff includes early childhood...
By Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune Jackson State’s Dave Clark has been announced as an inductee into the College Baseball Hall of Fame as one of 21 standouts selected for the Class of 2026. JSU Athletics said Clark made the journey from a determined...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The University of Mississippi Medical Center could soon assume ownership of the Greenwood Leflore Hospital, a deal that is expected to maintain medical care in an area where the health system was considering bankruptcy...
