By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune One of the things I love the most about Mississippi is the uniqueness of each region. There’s a saying that there are four distinct “Mississippis”: the Pine Belt, the Northern Hills, the Gulf Coast, and the Delta....
The Jackson Hinds Library System (JHLS) Board of Trustees is delighted to announce Jeanne Williams as its new Executive Director, effective June 16, 2025. A native Mississippian, Williams grew up in Lumberton and attended the University of Southern Mississippi in...
By: NASA Stennis Communications Editor’s Note: The following is one of three related articles about the NASA Data Acquisition System and related efforts. Please visit Stennis News – NASA to access accompanying articles. A data-focused software tool...
In recognition of the vital role hospitals and healthcare professionals play in the well-being of Mississippi communities, Mississippi legislative leaders have officially proclaimed May 11–17, 2025, as Hospital Week in the state. “Mississippi’s hospitals...
By: Parrish Alford, Magnolia Tribune While Mississippi State and Ole Miss continue their restoration projects, baseball season has been rinse and repeat for Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles, under second-year coach Christian Ostrander, are near the top...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) is calling on President Donald Trump (R) to “put politics aside” and nominate someone to the position of FEMA Administrator “with the proper experience and...
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune Recently, my “daughter-in-love” glanced at a stack of research papers I had placed on the back of the couch. Noticing the title on the top article, she asked, “Who is Lacey Chabert?” I began to elaborate on my...
Story by: 1Lt. Jarvis Mace The Mississippi National Guard proudly announces the promotion of Curtis J. Garrette to the rank of Colonel during a ceremony held on May 1, 2025, at Camp McCain Training Center in Grenada, Mississippi. Col. Garrette, a native...
By: NASA Communications Editor’s Note: The following is one of three related articles about the NASA Data Acquisition System and related efforts. Please visit Stennis News – NASA to access accompanying articles. Just as a steady heartbeat is critical to staying...
By: Shaunicy Muhammad, Mississippi Free Press As the sounds of heavy machinery crashing into the building behind him vibrated across the air, City of Jackson Planning and Development Director Jhai Keeton shared his excitement. “It’s great to hear the...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Witnessing a sparkling carpet of fireflies in your backyard can be a magical experience. But imagine seeing them all flashing at once—in a symphony of light. Synchronous species of fireflies are very special, and they...
By Bob Garver “Thunderbolts*,” the latest offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, seems like awfully familiar territory. In the film, a group of assassins, criminals, and burnouts band together to form a ragtag group of do-gooders looking for...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Many things like our car washes, ATMs, and grocery stores now boast that they have contactless accessibility. “NO TOUCHING, KEEP TO YOUR YOURSELF SO YOU WON’T RISK BEING CONTAMINATED OR INVOLVED.” And that concept...
By: Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has announced the finalists for the 2025 Ferriss Trophy presented by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Pearl River Resort. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding college...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune With the sweep of a pen, Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate House Bill 2383, and in so doing, he raised the status of a lowly root vegetable to state vegetable status. Effective July 1, the state’s sweet potato crop’s...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune During a special called meeting held Wednesday afternoon, the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning accepted the resignation of Jackson State University President Marcus Thompson....
A building on the campus of Natchez College will soon house historic documents, artifacts, and memorabilia of one of its famous students and authors who played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. The Women’s Auxiliary building – the...
By: Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune Every May, Meridian, Mississippi, pays tribute to its most famous son, the Father of Country Music, Jimmie Rodgers. For seven days, the town hums with Gospel, Bluegrass, Americana, and Country music as the Jimmie Rodgers...
By: Kara Kimbrough When I say “salads are spring/summer survival food,” I’m not referring to pale leaves of iceberg lettuce topped with a few shakes of tasteless low or no-fat dressing. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think a top-heavy salad of rich ranch...
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is proud to announce the five finalists for the 2025 Ferriss Trophy, awarded annually to the most outstanding college baseball player in Mississippi. Named in honor of Hall of Famer and Mississippi baseball...
