By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Residents in Mississippi are advised against setting outdoor fires to lower the risk of starting a wildfire as cold weather makes its way across the state. The warning was issued in relation to the low humidity and...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether Mississippi can uphold a COVID-era state law that allowed for ballots to be received and counted up to five days after an election. A decision from the high court is expected...
Families at Flowood Baptist Church will gather on Tuesday, November 18th, for their annual Shoebox Packing Party, a meaningful event dedicated to supporting Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child ministry, which delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to children...
By: Doug Feinberg, Associated Press The NCAA revoked the eligibility of six men’s college basketball players for allegations of sports betting on Friday in three separate cases at New Orleans, Mississippi Valley and Arizona State. The NCAA Committee on...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more entrenched in the daily lives of Mississippians, prompting the state’s Legislature to consider whether bills should be considered in the upcoming session to regulate...
Acclaimed audio engineer, producer, and musician Audri Johnson has once again been recognized by The Recording Academy with a GRAMMY nomination for her contributions to Yolanda Adams’ powerhouse album Sunny Days. The project, featuring Johnson’s...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative (MHC), formed in November 2024 to focus on providing sustainable solutions to challenges facing access to healthcare, hosted its first statewide conference in October. The...
AccelerateMS, Mississippi’s lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, and Hinds Community College, on Friday, established a strategic partnership designed to set a new statewide standard for how Mississippi supports new, expanding, and existing...
By Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune The names of music legends shouted from rooftops claim center stage in our memories. But if you listen carefully beyond the sensational roars, some of the most powerful names hum quietly from the foundations from...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A new student residential faculty will be built on the campus of the University of Mississippi that will be managed and operated in partnership with Ole Miss and an outside company as part of a public private...
The America250 Mississippi Commission and the Mississippi Arts Commission are offering a one-time public art grant to celebrate Mississippi’s stories in honor of the nation’s 250th celebration in 2026. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts...
Special to The Mississippi Monitor It may be time to donate that ’84 Mustang that has been sitting in the driveway for ten years. Many properties have vehicles collecting dust in the front yard, but donating these vehicles can make a positive difference. Mercy House...
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune On paper, the Mississippi housing market looks better than much of the country but look beyond the headlines and there are several cracks in the foundation of the state’s real estate sector, a state Senate Study...
By Bob Garver How is it that Halloween of 2025 couldn’t give us a better horror movie than “Black Phone 2”? It’s not that I’m shocked that a Halloween horror movie is a disappointment. I’m just shocked that we got such a disappointing movie this year....
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is announcing today the establishment of the Mississippi Blue Ribbon School program, following the termination of the U.S. Department of Education’s former National Blue-Ribbon Schools Program in August. This state-level...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Republican Party admitted Wednesday that the legislative special election results this week were disappointing. Yet, as MSGOP chairman Mike Hurst noted, the outcome was not totally unexpected....
Mississippi State and its College of Education are celebrating today [Nov. 5] the dedication of the Jim and Thomas Duff Center. One of MSU’s largest academic buildings, it is the new home of the university’s Department of Kinesiology and key programs of the...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune In an attempt to help drive better health outcomes within its rural areas, Governor Tate Reeves announced Tuesday afternoon that Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program Plan has been submitted for federal...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Have you ever tried to help someone who doesn’t actually want help? Oh, they tell you they do. They call and beg for you to give them answers to their problems. But when you stop your busy life, put your...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune It’s for real y’all – it’s officially fall! That crisp, cool air is ideal for outdoor events, and there are plenty of them all around the state this month. So, pull on a sweater, step into your boots, and enjoy the fall...
