By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s second largest city will elect a new mayor on June 3, ending a three-term run for Billy Hewes who has been at the helm of the Coast city since 2013. Voters will decide between Hugh Keating, a Republican,...
Twelve more students graduated from Hinds Community College’s Electrical Line Workers program on May 8, including two students in their 30s and the first woman graduate. The class, a non-credit workforce program, is the second since the program began in fall...
By Kara Kimbrough It doesn’t take much to impress me. In fact, I’m often inspired by the simplest things. Take a video I watched this week of a cookbook author preparing four simple items for a spring dinner party: a large green salad with homemade...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann is gearing up for a gubernatorial run in 2027, he told Meridian podcaster Scotty Ray recently. “Yeah, we’re looking at doing that, and I expect that we will run for governor,” Hosemann...
Editor’s Note: The following is one of three related articles about the NASA Data Acquisition System and related efforts. Please visit Stennis News – NASA to access accompanying articles. By: NASA Stennis Communications NASA’s Stennis Space Center near...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The long-term impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on automobiles and automotive parts is uncertain, but industry insiders say Mississippi will feel the weight of those decisions whether purchasing a car or...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune One of the things I love the most about Mississippi is the uniqueness of each region. There’s a saying that there are four distinct “Mississippis”: the Pine Belt, the Northern Hills, the Gulf Coast, and the Delta....
The Jackson Hinds Library System (JHLS) Board of Trustees is delighted to announce Jeanne Williams as its new Executive Director, effective June 16, 2025. A native Mississippian, Williams grew up in Lumberton and attended the University of Southern Mississippi in...
By: NASA Stennis Communications Editor’s Note: The following is one of three related articles about the NASA Data Acquisition System and related efforts. Please visit Stennis News – NASA to access accompanying articles. A data-focused software tool...
In recognition of the vital role hospitals and healthcare professionals play in the well-being of Mississippi communities, Mississippi legislative leaders have officially proclaimed May 11–17, 2025, as Hospital Week in the state. “Mississippi’s hospitals...
By: Parrish Alford, Magnolia Tribune While Mississippi State and Ole Miss continue their restoration projects, baseball season has been rinse and repeat for Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles, under second-year coach Christian Ostrander, are near the top...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) is calling on President Donald Trump (R) to “put politics aside” and nominate someone to the position of FEMA Administrator “with the proper experience and...
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune Recently, my “daughter-in-love” glanced at a stack of research papers I had placed on the back of the couch. Noticing the title on the top article, she asked, “Who is Lacey Chabert?” I began to elaborate on my...
Story by: 1Lt. Jarvis Mace The Mississippi National Guard proudly announces the promotion of Curtis J. Garrette to the rank of Colonel during a ceremony held on May 1, 2025, at Camp McCain Training Center in Grenada, Mississippi. Col. Garrette, a native...
By: NASA Communications Editor’s Note: The following is one of three related articles about the NASA Data Acquisition System and related efforts. Please visit Stennis News – NASA to access accompanying articles. Just as a steady heartbeat is critical to staying...
By: Shaunicy Muhammad, Mississippi Free Press As the sounds of heavy machinery crashing into the building behind him vibrated across the air, City of Jackson Planning and Development Director Jhai Keeton shared his excitement. “It’s great to hear the...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Witnessing a sparkling carpet of fireflies in your backyard can be a magical experience. But imagine seeing them all flashing at once—in a symphony of light. Synchronous species of fireflies are very special, and they...
By Bob Garver “Thunderbolts*,” the latest offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, seems like awfully familiar territory. In the film, a group of assassins, criminals, and burnouts band together to form a ragtag group of do-gooders looking for...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Many things like our car washes, ATMs, and grocery stores now boast that they have contactless accessibility. “NO TOUCHING, KEEP TO YOUR YOURSELF SO YOU WON’T RISK BEING CONTAMINATED OR INVOLVED.” And that concept...
By: Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has announced the finalists for the 2025 Ferriss Trophy presented by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Pearl River Resort. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding college...
