By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune State Rep. Bo Brown (D) has died following a lengthy illness, his family said Monday. Brown, 81, had served in the Mississippi House of Representatives since 2020 representing District 20 in Hinds County. He was...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune School may have just let out for summer in Mississippi but parents who are planning to save a few dollars preparing for the next school year should mark Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12 on their calendars. Those...
America250 Mississippi, together with America250—the official national organization charged by Congress with commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, proudly announce Mississippi’s newest America’s Field Trip awardees. America’s Field Trip is a...
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) has been awarded a three-year, $1.17 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to expand access to culturally responsive maternal and infant health care and strengthen community-driven health systems in...
Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune No. 18 Ole Miss baseball punched its ticket to the NCAA College World Series on Saturday with a 5-3 win over No. 5 Auburn. The Rebels swept through both the Regional and Super Regional rounds. It will be Ole Miss’...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A new report from the Paragon Health Institute estimates that 47% of all Mississippi sign-ups during the 2026 Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment period were improper. “When we use the term ‘improper enrollment,’ we...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Members of the Mississippi House of Representatives met with leaders of the Mississippi Department of Education, Institutions for Higher Learning and Community College Board on Thursday to discuss the potential for...
by Misty Strieff Prine “There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience.” – Unknown Let me ask you a question today. Do you have a clear conscience, or do you have a cluttered one? Do you have regrets or are you at peace? If you have a heavy conscience or are...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Shuwaski Young has his sights set on being Mississippi’s next Secretary of State. In fact, he has sought the office twice, once as a Democrat and now as a Republican. Young made headlines in October 2024 when he walked...
By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez Sculptor Armand Saiia says he’s been a “lone wolf” in the world of art, and it’s a status he holds with pride. During the 1960s, when people were partying and many were protesting the Vietnam War, Saiia found...
Following confirmation by U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the detection of the New World screwworm (NWS), in a bovine calf in Texas, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson ensures...
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), through its Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) will host a series of events in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). These events will highlight the importance of supporting older...
By Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune The Southern Miss M-Club Alumni Association, in conjunction with the department of athletics, has announced its seven-member 2026 Hall of Fame class. The inductees are: Jamie Collins (Football, 2009-12); Jamierra...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Coinciding with the exhibit of Mississippi folk artist L.V. Hull exhibit at the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson, the L.V. Hull Legacy Center is now opening in Hull’s former home in Kosciusko. Recently listed on the...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle took to social media this week to put parents on notice about a new state law that he says strengthens penalties for firearm-related crimes and increases accountability for offenders....
By Bob Garver Last week, I reviewed “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” which was based on a series that I hadn’t seen, but I was well-aware of its larger world and its place in popular culture. This week is “Backrooms,” which is also based on a series that I...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The latest report from the Legislative Budget Office on Wednesday shows total revenue collections in Mississippi for the month of May came in at $7.5 million or 1.36% below legislative estimates. However, with one month...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Speaker Jason White shared Wednesday evening that State Rep. Price Wallace has died. “It is with heavy hearts that we pause to reflect on the passing of our friend and colleague in the Mississippi House of...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Four-year-old Jimmy stood motionless beneath the large bucket balanced above him. A bucket that held a lot of cold water already, with water being added constantly from the never-ending stream feeding it. Shivering in...
By Sid Salter, Magnolia Tribune The lyric is clean and iconic, especially in the Deep South and, most of all, in Mississippi. For those of a certain generation, it instantly evokes a time, a place and a way of life: “It was the third of June, another...
