Wednesday, October 29th – Children’s Department at Lakeside Presbyterian Church located at 2070 Spillway Road, Brandon, MS, will gather on Wednesday, October 29th, for the first Shoebox Packing Party, a meaningful event dedicated to supporting Samaritan’s Purse...
By: Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori, the African prince who spent 40 years enslaved on Thomas Foster’s plantation, now has a historical marker that commemorates his life and legacy. The marker was unveiled Friday,...
By: Magnolia Tribune Delta Grain, a leading grain elevator and merchandiser, is expanding its operations in Sidon with a corporate investment of $3.76 million. The project will include the construction of a new ground pile and conveyance system, adding...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune If walls could talk, the McRaven House in Vicksburg would never fall silent. Perched just off Harrison Street, this centuries-old mansion is more than a beautiful relic of Southern architecture—it’s widely...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann says the Mississippi Senate will file legislation in the 2026 session that supports allowing public school-to-public school transfers, sometimes referred to as “open enrollment.” “We think...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The National Flood Insurance Program authorization expired on October 1, and due to the government shutdown, no new flood insurance policies can be issued. As such, Mississippi 4th District Congressman Mike Ezell...
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Jackson, MS hosted a grand Diwali celebration, inviting the community to experience the traditions and joy of the Festival of Lights. Observed by millions of Hindus worldwide, Diwali is a time for reflection, renewal, and...
Crowds may be flocking to new and trendy bread and pastry shops these days, but sometimes getting back to what’s familiar can tickle the taste buds a little more. State Fountain Bakery has been preparing desirable delicacies like dog bone cookies, chess pies...
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced today that due to the ongoing federal shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November will not be issued. This pause in benefits is a direct result...
By: Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The Social Security Administration’s annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday. The...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi House Education Freedom Select Committee held its third hearing on Thursday at the state Capitol as lawmakers continue to consider ways to expand school choice in the state. The information gained...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune U.S. District Court Judge Louis Guirola has ruled that the Biden-era Department of Health and Human Services exceeded its statutory authority when it interpreted Title IX to prohibit discrimination on the basis of...
Hinds Community College will provide childcare, tutoring and dinner at no cost to students enrolled in Tuesday night classes on the Jackson Campus beginning Jan. 13. The first-time program – The Learning Circle: Evening Learning Series – is part of...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A new effort called “Mission 3” is being implemented in Mississippi as part of Governor Tate Reeves’ focus on ensuring the success of military assets in the state. “Mississippi’s military and defense communities are...
The work of R&R is moving forward at a pace even we didn’t expect. When we officially began this journey in February of this year, we knew we were doing what the Lord was leading us to, but we didn’t know he was ready to run full speed ahead. We have risen...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune There are few things more “Delta” than the way good food, good music, and good people seem to weave together like threads in a quilt—and the Delta Hot Tamale Festival in Greenville captures that spirit better than...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Jackson City Council approved an agreement between Rankin County and the city regarding land surrounding the Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport on Tuesday, by a 5 -2 vote. Councilmember Tina Clay asked...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Earlier this month, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley wrote a letter to two federal judges regarding their alleged use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to draft court orders with little...
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today that it has officially declared November 1, 2025 as National Hometown Heroes Day, a day to recognize and celebrate our nation’s military service...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune The National Folk Festival, a three-day festival taking place in downtown Jackson, is scheduled for November 7 through 9. The free festival is a partnership of the National Council for the Traditional Arts, the City of...
