The Mississippi Farmers Market will host the annual Mississippi Peanut Boil on Saturday, September 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Market will feature complimentary bags of boiled peanuts from Rogers Farms in Collins, while supplies last. Vendors will also offer...
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews worked last night and into the morning to respond to impacts from Hurricane Francine as the storm moved through the state after making landfall on Wednesday, Sept. 11 in Louisiana. The storm weakened after...
By: Allison Matthews, MSU MSU again is being highly rated by the national nonprofit Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression—or FIRE, which makes the ranking data available...
Mississippi Food Network (MFN) is proud to announce its 40th anniversary celebration, featuring the annual Moonlight Market fundraiser. This year’s event, themed “Party Like It’s 1984,” will take place on September 12, 2024, from 6:00 PM to...
Jim sat down at his desk that morning only to be immediately summoned into his supervisor’s office. Where he was assured that while he had been doing good work, he was also told that due to the company’s economic struggles, he was part of the layoffs in one month....
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications Dr. Makram Ebeid and a team at the University of Mississippi Medical Center recently performed two catheterized heart-repair procedures telecast live to an international conference. ...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Representatives and supporters of the Mississippi Book Festival gathered at the State Capitol earlier this year to kick off the 10th anniversary celebration of the state’s largest “literary lawn party.” With the hopes of...
NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, announced Wednesday it will continue its historic in-space autonomous systems payload mission aboard an orbiting satellite through a follow-on agreement with Sidus Space, Inc. “We are excited to report the...
Secretary of State Michael Watson, in collaboration with Mississippi Veterans Affairs (MSVA), has renewed the “Vote in Honor of a Veteran” campaign for the 2024 November General Election. In front of Jackson’s War Memorial Building, Secretary Watson,...
Belhaven University has launched a new Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry degree, further strengthening its commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. This program is designed to prepare students for employment as...
By: Kara Kimbrough The advent of fall is still a couple of weeks away. However, that hasn’t stopped me from looking through my recipe collections in search of favorite fall recipes. As much as I enjoy summer’s cool salads and lighter fare, nothing can compare to...
Atmos Energy is keeping a watchful eye on Tropical Storm Francine as it moves toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, bringing with it substantial rain, damaging winds, and the potential for flash flooding. The company is urging customers to be aware of natural gas safety...
Having the right information following a disaster makes filing a claim easier and faster. Find your policy information, store it in a safe, waterproof place, and make a digital copy. Create a home inventory so that it’s easier to file a claim in the event of a...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune There’s nothing like curling up with a good book. Stories can captivate, educate, and inspire. They can transport us to other places and times. They are a salve for our souls. With the tenth annual Mississippi Book Festival set for...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi law prohibits county and municipal governments from “installing” cameras to automatically detect traffic violations. It does not explicitly address whether officers holding a camera to manually detect violations is...
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune For a generation James Earl Jones was the voice of America. On Monday, the legendary actor and Mississippi native passed away. He leaves behind a lifetime of iconic performances, from the stage, and in Hollywood classics...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune An expansion Frontier League baseball team is set to come to Trustmark Park in Pearl for the 2025 season. That was the announcement on Monday from state and local officials. The Mississippi Braves played their final home game...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Entergy Mississippi announced on Tuesday that it was building a new natural gas power station in Greenville. The company said it plans to retire the Gerald Andrus Steam Electric Station, replacing the older power plant with...
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune In January when Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced its $10 billion investment in Madison County to build two data center campuses by mid-2027, Mississippi contractors were already on the job. “Edmond Turnage of Southern Rock and Jeff...
September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month, and the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is shining the spotlight on reducing the number of babies who die before their first birthday. Each September, MSDH and other public health agencies bring awareness to...
