The next adoption and foster care class hosted by Zacchaeus’ Tree Adoption Ministry will be on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, at Crossgates Church from 6:05-7:00p in room 207. The keynote speaker for this class will be the Fisher Family. The Fisher family will...
Retired Archeologist and Local Historian, Mr. Smokye Joe Frank to discuss the history of the locomotive, “The Mississippi,” built in England in 1834 at the May 27, 2025 meeting of the Natchez Historical Society. Mr. Frank’s presentation will...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune The Elvis Presley Birthplace is an iconic stop for tourists and locals alike in Mississippi. Situated on a 15-acre park with multiple attractions related to Elvis’s childhood, the birthplace is meticulously cared...
Students at Clarkdale Elementary can look forward to enhanced musical performances, thanks to a generous grant awarded by the Community Foundation of East Mississippi (CFEM). Music teacher Kylee McLemore received the grant to support the advancement of music...
Copiah-Lincoln Community College is proud to announce the launch of a new Cybersecurity program at its Simpson County Center beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. This addition marks a significant step forward in preparing students for careers in one of the...
May 4-10, 2025, is Hurricane Preparedness Week. The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) hopes that Mississippians will create a home inventory and pack a “Go Bag” so they are prepared in the event of a disaster. A “Go Bag” should...
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications The University of Mississippi Medical Center has officially opened a dedicated burn unit inside Batson Tower, creating a specialized environment designed to meet the...
By: Parrish Alford, Magnolia Tribune The firing of Chris Lemonis was unfortunate, but necessary. It’s rare that college baseball coaches are terminated in-season, but Mississippi State is a rare baseball program. Built by Ron Polk, the program was...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) said Thursday that legislative budget negotiators agree on 95 percent of the state’s $7 billion Fiscal Year 2026 budget. However, word around the Capitol is that the chambers remain at odds over...
By: Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune James Charles Rodgers, aka Jimmie Rodgers, was born on September 8, 1897, near Meridian, Mississippi. His father, Aaron Rodgers, was a section foreman for the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. His mother, Eliza Bozeman...
Delta State University is proud to announce a new initiative aimed at expanding college access and reducing financial barriers for Mississippi families. Beginning in Fall 2025, the Delta State Free Tuition Scholarship will cover 100% of tuition for Pell...
When Karla Brown goes out this year to honor the deceased U.S. service members on Memorial Day, she will keep a promise she made years ago to G. Mark LaFrancis, who was president of the Home with Heroes Foundation Inc. Brown did not have flowers for the graves...
Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons joined Meridian Community College (MCC) officials to celebrate the completion of a new sidewalk system, a project designed to make the campus safer, more accessible and more welcoming for students, staff,...
Governor Reeves declares May 4 – May 10, 2025, Hurricane Preparedness Week for the State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges citizens to prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Last year, there were 18 named storms, 11 of which...
The Mississippi Boychoir is proud to announce its 30th Anniversary Spring Concert, celebrating three decades of musical excellence, youth mentorship, and community impact. The commemorative concert will be held at 6:00pm on Saturday, May 17 at St. Columb’s Episcopal...
Members of the Woven Wind project used clay sculptures of cypress knees Friday, April 25, to highlight the history of the Toles family and their enslaved ancestors at Monmouth. An exhibit of the cypress knees was featured for one day at the Natchez Museum of...
By Bob Garver “The Accountant” was a midsized hit from 2016 that until recently had a reputation as a wannabe franchise-starter that never got a follow-up. I watched the first movie for research last weekend, and I would have guessed that the reason the...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune It’s hard to believe that school is winding down, and summer is just around the corner! There is already so much to do statewide. Don’t let this month pass you by without enjoying one of the many events planned during...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune A Madison County city is one step closer to having a natural gas power plant built in its community, but the proposed facility is not without its detractors. Earlier this week, the Ridgeland Board of Aldermen...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson was part of a group of Democratic lawmakers who traveled to Louisiana last week to meet with Rümeysa Öztürk and Mahmoud Khalil, two students who have been detained...
