By: Marilyn Tinnin The year was 1981 when young Tricia Walker, Jackson resident at the time, resigned as Youth Director at a local Methodist Church, packed up most of her worldly possessions in a U-Haul, and struck out for Nashville. With stars in her...
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson invites the public to attend the Mississippi State Fair and reminds fairgoers of several items to “Know Before You Go.” The 165th Mississippi State Fair takes place October 3-14, 2024, at the...
One hundred new lawyers took their oaths to practice in state courts on Sept. 26 in two ceremonies at the Mississippi Supreme Court. Board of Bar Admissions Vice-Chair Michael C. McCabe Jr. of Gulfport said that this year’s two bar exams had the...
The U.S Air Force notified Mississippi’s Congressional Delegation that Key Field in Meridian is officially in the running to be the future home of the new KC-46 aircraft. The nation-wide candidate field has been narrowed to seven, in what is called a “down-selection.”...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Jason D. Herring of Saltillo as District Attorney for the First Circuit Court District, which covers Alcorn, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss and Tishomingo Counties. This appointment fills a vacancy...
COVID-19 testing is an essential tool to help you identify whether you have the virus so that you can make informed decisions about your next steps. Whether it’s getting treatment to reduce the risk of severe illness or taking precautions to prevent spreading the...
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune One of the most spectacular – and colorful- events in the river city of Natchez is the annual Natchez Balloon Festival, when dozens of gigantic hot air balloons quietly rise about the city. This year marks the...
This week, the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) assisted in the recovery of stolen agricultural equipment from two separate investigations. The recovered skid steer, valued at $135,000, was stolen from Hinds County and a truck and tractor...
Former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman died on September 25 at his home in Ridgeland. He was 89. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date. In his 40 years of public service, Pittman was elected to positions in all three branches...
By: Bob Garver I actually had high hopes going into “Transformers One.” Not because I’m a big fan of the toys or really anything about the property, but because this movie promised to correct some of the mistakes made by its predecessors. Namely, I was...
For almost 60 years, NASA’s Stennis Space Center has tested rocket systems and engines to help power the nation’s human space exploration dreams. Completion of a critical water system infrastructure project helps ensure the site can continue that frontline work moving...
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) proudly announces the remarkable achievement of nine exceptional cadets who graduated from The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy (MLEOTA) on Thursday, September 19,2024....
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of John Weddle of Saltillo as Judge on the Mississippi Court of Appeals, District 1, Position 1. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Jim M. Greenlee. “I’m proud...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Leña is the Spanish word for firewood, and the woodfired pizzas at Leña in Cleveland, Mississippi have fans traveling from far and wide to sample a taste of Napoli in the Mississippi Delta. Marisol Doyle, a native of Mexico,...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Pascagoula’s Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls, has been awarded U.S. Navy procurement contracts totaling nearly $9.5 billion for the construction of three San Antonio-class (LPD 17) amphibious...
The latest episode of the popular new podcast series, Freshly Picked, delves into the farm-to-table process with special guests Hunter Evans, award-winning chef and owner of Elvie’s in Jackson, and Don Kazery Jr., owner of Kazery Farms in Jackson. This...
Exxel Outdoors, a brand leader dedicated to creating high-quality products for outdoor recreation, commercial uses, and the U.S. military, is relocating its national warehousing and distribution center from Reno, Nevada, to Tupelo. The project represents a...
During the 2023-24 school year, the number of Mississippi students taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams reached a record high of 12,442 public school students taking 17,717 AP exams, with a record high of 7,733 exams earning a qualifying score. The rate of exams...
Send any responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Two-month-old Lydia suddenly feels uncomfortable, so she begins twisting her little head back and forth, whimpering, and when that doesn’t bring her mom, she begins shifting her body around. According to her beliefs, that...
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson provided updates on new online ticketing options, new attractions and security measures for the upcoming 165th Mississippi State Fair taking place October 3-14, 2024. Commissioner Gipson was joined by Michael...
