The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will provide free Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccinations and birth certificates to residents impacted during last week’s tornadoes in Walthall and Jefferson Davis counties. MSDH Mobile Units will...
By: Danny Barrett Jr., UMMC Communications Pollen season is upon us in Mississippi and nationwide. And it’s becoming more difficult to determine when and which types of pollen will affect which people, allergists say. White, sticky powder from pine trees...
On March 20th, New Stage Theatre presented an in-school performance of We Shall Not Be Moved: Courage in Mississippi at Callaway High School in Jackson as part of the New Stage Theatre Arts-in-Education statewide touring program. We Shall Not Be Moved: Courage...
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has approved plans for three high schools – Meridian High School, Richland High School and Pontotoc High School – to become Schools of innovation for the 2025-26 school year. Additionally, George County High School...
The Co-Lin Foundation inducted nine new members into its Hall of Fame at a banquet held March 20 at the Thames Center on the college’s Wesson Campus. Those inducted were Mr. and Mrs. Randall Ainsworth of Magee, Bob and Julia Arnold of Wesson, Mr. and Mrs....
On March 18th, New Stage Theatre presented an in-school performance of A Year with Frog and Toad at Spann Elementary in Jackson as part of the New Stage Theatre Arts-in-Education statewide touring program. A Year with Frog and Toad was presented for...
By Representative Clay Mansell The Mississippi House of Representatives reconvened at 4:00 PM on Monday for the eleventh week of the 2025 legislative session. Lawmakers began with a moment of silence for those lost in recent severe storms. On Tuesday, March 18,...
By Bob Garver “Novocaine” stars Jack Quaid as Nathan Caine, a man with a condition that makes him unable to feel pain. This is an action movie, and it sounds like a man who can’t feel pain would fit right into the role of action hero, right? Actually,...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Two elderly sisters, one widowed and the other never married, were living together. They had decided the year before that because the oldest owned her house, the younger should leave a rented apartment and move...
By: Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune Elizabeth Heiskell, NBC Today Show Food Contributor, former lead instructor at the Viking Range Corporation Cooking School, Southern Living contributing editor, entrepreneur, and owner of Elizabeth Heiskell Catering...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Legislation aimed at curbing panhandling and aggressive solicitation on Mississippi streets now awaits the Governor’s signature. HB 1197, titled the “Safe Solicitation Act,” requires a person to obtain a solicitation...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune With the end of session in view, legislation to expand Medicaid in Mississippi is not expected to be introduced this year despite continued calls for the action from Democrats and various health care lobbyists. Both...
The Mississippi Department of Education announced today the finalists for the 2025 Mississippi Administrator of the Year and the 2025 Mississippi Teacher of the Year. The Mississippi Administrator of the Year program honors an administrator who demonstrates...
Photos By: Lindsay McMurtray/ UMMC Communications Saturday’s storms didn’t dampen enthusiasm for the third annual marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K race to support the state’s only children’s hospital. More than 1,500 runners registered for the event,...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune It is the season for Spring festivals in Mississippi. The weather is warming up, daylight lasts longer, and it’s crawfish season. Add these things together, and it’s the perfect recipe for a successful festival....
By Kara Kimbrough The official start of spring is this week…this fact alone should be cause for celebration. After all, what’s not to love about spring? We’re in all-too-short balmy window before summer’s oppressive heat descends and stays around until...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with counties impacted by the severe weather on March 14 and 15, 2025. Sadly, an additional death has been reported in Walthall County, bringing the statewide total to seven. Counties are finishing up...
Columbus is set to welcome visitors to its annual Spring Pilgrimage, a unique tradition that offers a rare glimpse into the city’s historic homes, pristine gardens, and rich cultural heritage. Running from April 1-13, the event invites guests to tour 16...
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office urges the business community, especially LLCs, to be cautious of misleading mailers distributed by third-party entities urging Annual Report filings. These mailers typically request a fee and appear to be official...
The Mississippi Public Service Commissioners are joining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in promoting Fix a Leak Week, March 17-21, to raise awareness about the importance of monitoring water usage. According to the EPA, the average American home loses...
