By: Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi Public Service Commissioners say they are attending a town hall meeting in Holly Springs organized by TVMO Community News to address concerns and issues that customers are facing with the Holly Springs Utility...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune In his address to Congress Tuesday night, President Donald Trump (R) announced a new White House office of shipbuilding to “resurrect” the American maritime industry. “To boost our defense industrial base, we are also...
Hinds Community College recognized students winning awards in the annual Student Awards of Distinction ceremony on Feb. 20. Those awards include the following: Pathways: The Hinds Community College Vice Presidents of Instruction for Academic and...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Legislature is looking for ways to end blight in the state. On Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee passed a House bill that would create tax incentives for developers to redevelop blighted properties....
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will host a workshop for farmers market managers, staff, volunteers and board members on Thursday, March 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. inside the Sparkman Building at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com While watching our teen-aged son play four years of high school basketball games years ago, we both noticed an absolute truth; Our son could not seem to grasp that he wasn’t able to block every shot that was put...
On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Help protect your loved ones and people in your community this Slam the Scam...
By: Jim Beaugez, Magnolia Tribune Blues artist Brian Ballou’s rise from playing open-mic nights to sharing stages with established performers like Chapel Hart and Tab Benoit may appear swift, but as with most “overnight successes” in music, he’s put in...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers heard from new Mississippi Division of Medicaid Executive Director Cindy Bradshaw on Monday in a joint legislative meeting with House and Senate members. Governor Tate Reeves appointed Bradshaw to the post...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune State Senator Bradford Blackmon (D) announced to the Mississippi Senate Tuesday morning that former Speaker Pro Tempore Robert Clark had died. Clark became the first African American elected to serve in the Mississippi...
By Kara Kimbrough I’m calling it now…March is going to a great month! Why would I make such a bold statement? For starters, it contains two of my favorite occurrences of the year: Daylight Savings Time begins on March 9 and spring is sprung on March 20....
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Fabricators Supply, a custom machining and metal fabrication company, is expanding its operations in West Point with a $2.675 million corporate investment, a move that will create 15 new jobs in the area. Founded in...
So far, there have been 22 fire deaths in Mississippi in 2025. There were no working smoke alarms in at least 15 of those cases. Compare that to the 72 residential fire deaths in 2024, when there were no working smoke alarms in 44 of the cases. That means that...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune It’s that time of year again, time to reset those clocks and spring forward into Daylight Saving Time. Most Americans will lose an hour overnight this coming Sunday, March 9, when the time changes at 2 a.m. That means...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Imagine finding a secret passageway in the middle of a bustling downtown area. An alleyway – but not a dark and ominous alley. This alley is filled with color and life! And on the wall in the alley, you spy a look...
The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) is proud to announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from ExxonMobil through its Good Neighbor Grant program. This funding will play a critical role in advancing the safety and preparedness of first responders across the...
The Metro Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale at Mynelle Gardens (4736 Clinton Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39209) on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The plant sale begins at 8:00 a.m. and will end at noon. Cash and checks are welcome (no credit cards). Members of...
Bennett Realty, LLC is excited to announce the grand opening of Windmill Trails, a unique guest stay community located in Tylertown, MS. The 2-unit property, situated just minutes south of Tylertown on a rural road, has transformed a 100-year-old dairy farm into a...
By: Robert St. John, Magnolia Tribune Some people judge towns by their population. Others point to school systems, parks, water and air quality, or thriving local businesses. But to me, the character of a town is best measured by its small, independent...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune ABB announced Monday morning that the company is making a $40 million investment to double the size of its existing manufacturing site in Senatobia, creating 200 new jobs. The facility in Senatobia has been in operation...
