By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Lindsay McMurtray/ UMMC Communications Oral cavity and oropharynx cancers—those that develop in the mouth, base of the tongue, tonsils and throat—are on the rise, especially in adults under 45 years...
Global electrification and automation leader ABB is significantly expanding its operations in Senatobia, Mississippi, with a $40 million investment that will create 122 new jobs. The project is designed to meet rising market demand and strengthen the company’s...
Last week, the Mississippi Egg Marketing Board (MEMB) presented 12 eggs created by The Mustard Seed ‘Seedsters’ to First Lady Elee Reeves. The MEMB worked with The Mustard Seed, a Christian community for adults with developmental disabilities, to craft...
By: Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune Janet Reihle, the new president and executive director of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO), assumed her position on April 1. If the first week is a predictor of the future, great things are in store for the...
The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board will host its annual Easter Coloring Contest. The contest is open to Mississippi school children ages 4 to 9 years old. One winner will be chosen from each age group and will receive a $50 gift card. One entry is allowed per child....
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Looking for a budget-friendly, fun-filled activity with stunning scenery? Look no further than Mississippi’s State Parks. The Magnolia State is home to 25 beautiful state parks, brimming with opportunities for...
Mayor Dan Gibson kicked off a fundraising campaign Wednesday, April 9, for the Dr. John Bowman Banks Museum, which is commonly known as the Dr. John Banks House. Gibson was joined by the museum staff and other community members. He said a total of $15,000 is...
The Natchez Museum of African American History and Culture will host the Woven Wind project featuring clay vessels and the showing of the film in progress, “Toles Family: Coming Home,” on Friday, April 25, at 301 Main St., Natchez. The event, which will feature...
By: Stephanie Patterson, USM A group of passionate chefs from each corner of the Aramark Collegiate Hospitality South region, including from The University of Southern Mississippi, showcased their culinary prowess at the 2025 Aramark Culinary Excellence competition...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Years ago, right after I began CoffeeTime Column, a friend suggested I write an article addressing ‘Dealing with your ex after the divorce.’ Now, I don’t know much, but I do know that a writer is foolish to...
Merit Health recently wrapped up its third annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, benefitting the Mississippi Food Network. Held in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, the initiative brought together local businesses, organizations, and...
William Carey University has inducted four new members into its Alumni Hall of Fame – a banker, a nurse, an educator, and a coach. The honors came April 4 during Homecoming at WCU’s Hattiesburg campus. “Carey alumni are making a difference in Mississippi...
By: Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Driver Service Bureau will open select locations on Saturday, April 12; Saturday, April 26; and Saturday, May 3, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The extra hours are to accommodate...
The Lendon Players, based at Hinds Community College’s Raymond Campus, are performing Larry Shue’s comedy, “The Foreigner,” April 14-17 in Brooks Theatre. The scene is a fishing lodge in rural Georgia often visited by...
Delta State University proudly announces a major contribution from Boeing in support of its distinguished Commercial Aviation Program. This investment marks a significant milestone in the University’s ongoing commitment to developing top-tier aviation professionals...
By: Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune Between his calls as a firefighter in Oxford, Mississippi, Larry Brown ignited a fictional but undeniable South on paper and then fanned the flames, searing his name into the canon of Southern literature. A high...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi lawmakers have passed legislation that creates the crime of grooming of a child and set penalties for those convicted of violating the law. The bill – HB 1308 – states that a person over the age of 21...
By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis and Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications A laptop computer sat on three reams of paper, not for height but symbolism: The 1,500 sheets of paper represent the length of Children’s of Mississippi’s...
By Kara Kimbrough I’ve shared my favorite cuisines in the past as well as those that I can do without. Specifically, I prefer to skip over the multitude of Mexican restaurants that seem to pop up on every corner of our state. One exception: I enjoy a sizzling...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The 2025 regular legislative session has come and gone, after lawmakers gaveled out sine die late last week. As previously reported, Governor Tate Reeves (R) will be calling legislators back to the Capitol in the weeks...
