Dr. William “Bill” Storey, longtime professor of history and Sanderson Chair of Arts and Sciences at Millsaps College, has published a groundbreaking biography that takes aim at one of the most polarizing figures in British imperial history: Cecil John Rhodes....
By: Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune On a recent weekend in Mississippi, an acoustic musical array captured downtown Meridian with music—not the polished hits heard on the radio, but original songs born from the hearts of those who lived them. Held on...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Since the beginning of the year, Jackson has had 36 reported shootings, down by half from last year at this time, Police Chief Joseph Wade told a crowd of nearly 100 residents attending a community meeting Tuesday night...
By Kara Kimbrough It’s August, which means Labor Day weekend can’t be far behind. “Summer” as we know it is officially over for those who are either in school or have children/grandchildren in attendance, but a long Labor Day weekend offers...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune From her kitchen in Pike County, Sophie Marie Lyons can hardly believe her own life. “I could never have dreamed anything this big,” she says enthusiastically. “This is all God!” Born in Detroit, Sophie Marie says Pike...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Voters in seven legislative districts went to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballot for their next House or Senate representative in Jackson. The special elections are being held as a result of a federal three-judge...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Kenny Griffis said Thursday that the state needs to continue funding its youth court program, as it is a cheaper alternative to prison. Speaking at the Neshoba State Fair, Griffis said...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Adam Telle, a former member of U.S. Senator Thad Cochran’s staff, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Saturday to be the new Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. Telle, who was nominate for the post by...
International chemical manufacturer Mancuso Chemicals Limited is launching operations in Pachuta, Mississippi, marking a significant milestone with a $5.52 million investment and the creation of 17 new jobs. The move marks the Canadian company’s first facility in the...
By: Parrish Alford, Magnolia Tribune Football is back, I say, though some may disagree. Some need to see that first kick spinning end over end, that first touchdown or, for the less fortunate, that first fumble. I mark the change of seasons differently....
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Ahhhh… It’s August. That end-of-summer but still-too-long-til-fall month. Kids are back in school, but the only place you really want to be is in a cool swimming pool. It’s the dog days for sure but know that there is...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune A number of Jackson apartment complexes owe hundreds of thousands of dollars in outstanding water bills. They often serve as havens for squatters and are in a state of near disrepair. This realization has led new...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The integrity of Mississippi’s election system is at the top of Secretary of State Michael Watson’s agenda. During the Neshoba County Fair this week, Watson, a two-term Republican, described how the partnership with...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The growing tension between State Auditor Shad White and Attorney General Lynn Fitch is palpable. On Wednesday, White issued a statement announcing his office’s annual Audit Exceptions Report as required by state law....
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Next month, two decades will have passed since Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast, and the subsequent rising cost of insurance has been on the minds of Mississippians ever since. That was one of...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Education reforms are the number one item on Republicans’ agenda next session, with the state’s party leader saying it will help all students in every district. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves told attendees at the...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Legislation to expand school choice in the state of Mississippi is coming in the next legislative session. That was the promise made by Speaker of the House Jason White (R) during the Neshoba County Fair Thursday....
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner doubled down on his intent to run for Governor in 2027 at this year’s Neshoba County Fair. Commissioner Andy Gipson (R) also spoke about the future of agriculture in the state,...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann remained mum on Wednesday as to his plans to run for the state’s top elected office in 2027. Instead, he told those gathered under the Founders Square Pavilion at the Neshoba County Fair...
By Bob Garver The “First Steps” part of the title of the new “Fantastic Four” movie is misleading. We don’t see the superhero quartet take their first steps, not as changed individuals and not as a team. The movie takes place four years after a space...
