By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Within the state of Mississippi, one city has roughly 25 percent of the state’s total abandoned properties. That municipality is the city of Jackson. The Capital City’s larger than average percentage of abandoned properties brings...
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune I stare at the blank document on my computer, waiting for the words to flow. While I wait, Charley Pride is singing in the background—I need some inspiration. Kiss an Angel Good Morning is the current song, and I find myself...
The Honorable Tate Reeves, Governor of Mississippi, and Commander-in-Chief of the Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) hosted an Assumption of Command ceremony at the State Capitol in Jackson, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. On a rainy and cold-for-Mississippi day, hundreds of...
By: Lanny Mixon, Magnolia Tribune Fall is a prime time for crappie fishing in Mississippi, and these lakes offer some of the best opportunities for anglers looking to land a trophy catch. From the expansive waters of Grenada Lake to the unique environment of Reelfoot...
South Arts recently announced the lineup of twenty-one Screening Partner organizations and thirteen films and filmmaking teams selected for the 2024-2025 Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. This long-running South Arts program connects US-based...
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) has launched a new podcast series called Freshly Picked which spotlights specialty crops in Mississippi. Each episode focuses on a different agricultural commodity and features special guests with...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia TribuneAntiquing is more than a search for unique home decor. It’s the thrill of the hunt, and sometimes you’ll find something you had no idea existed – or that you needed – and that becomes the treasured find of the day. The Mississippi...
“No Matter What” is the title of a popular song released in recent years. The lyrics talk about, “No matter whether we really try to please Him, or if we choose to throw a monstrous bomb into our life and the lives of those around us, He just loves us – no matter...
By: Addie Davis, Daily Journal Rachel Mitchell has always been a math person. “I love numbers,” Tupelo Public School District’s new chief financial officer told the Daily Journal. “I like the concreteness of them.” Now, in her new position, the Smithville native...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune While many health-and-weight-conscious Mississippians are struggling to push away from the table, others are struggling to find enough food to feed their families. Extra Table is an organization that is working to feed those...
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) is proud to announce that Governor Tate Reeves has signed a proclamation declaring September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Mississippi. This important recognition comes as a reminder of the critical need to...
As Mississippi residents eagerly anticipate the arrival of fall, allergy sufferers should prepare for a challenging fall allergy season. Compared to last year, increased allergens are expected due to rising temperatures and higher rainfall. The combination of warmer...
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that the 2024 – 2025 class of the Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council (MAYC) held its inaugural meeting in Jackson on Wednesday, August 28. Fourteen students from across Mississippi came together...
By: Bob Garver Nobody is going to mistake cut-rate biopic “Reagan” for a great movie. At best, it’s a pretty standard greatest-hits collection of important moments in the former President’s life. At worst, it’s a laughably underfunded production made by...
By: Christy Riddle, DSU “I Want to Be at the Meeting: Sacred and Secular in the Mississippi Delta” will air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting this month. The film will air statewide on regional public television stations on Friday, September 13 at...
October is here. As we commemorate both Down Syndrome Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), I can reflect on what I have learned on this journey, share some of the hard truths and hope for a better tomorrow for my son. Hudson is...
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune In 2023, construction contributed approximately $4.7 billion to Mississippi’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), representing roughly 3.3 percent of the total GDP. The industry provides substantive employment, with approximately 47,500...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Who doesn’t love a stroll on a garden path? The sight of brightly colored flowers, trees with interesting bark or leaves, butterflies that gently light upon blossoms, in search of sweet nectar. Sunlight peeking through the leaves,...
Greenville Kearns Aerospace Maintenance is investing in its aircraft maintenance operations in Greenville. The project is a $11.75 million corporate investment and will create 31 new jobs. GKAM specializes in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, as well as...
