Wait. Is that a cool(er) nip in the air? Is it possible that fall is on the horizon? Oh come on… you know it’s still hot as blue blazes in September, but so are the events planned for around the state. Get out from under that air conditioner vent and enjoy all the...
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune A quietly announced mega merger took place on August 28. Apax Partners LLP, a UK-based private equity firm, announced an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Veriforce from Thoma Bravo, an investment firm focused on software...
By: Kara Kimbrough Just like the old adage that white shoes can’t be worn after Labor Day, there seems to be a misconception that vacations need to cease as well. In the south, the weather is still extremely warm. Let’s be honest: summer-like conditions will be...
On Monday, August 26, 2024, Mark Deon Inman Jr. of Pearl River County turned himself into Pearl River County Jail, on two warrants for felony false pretense. A multi-agency investigation began in 2021 when Windy Hills Beefmaster Ranch in Poplarville reported a...
In response to the blood shortage crisis, governors across the United States have honored the request of the Vitalant, American Red Cross, Dr. Daliah Wachs, syndicated radio personality, and blood banks across the country to proclaim a state Blood Donation Day,...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune The world was first introduced to the soon-to-be singing sensation LeAnn Rimes when she was just 13 years old. Her version of “Blue”– a song that was pitched to Patsy Cline before she died – was released on Nashville’s Curb Records...
Secretary of State Michael Watson joins fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in proclaiming September as National Voter Registration Month. During the month of September, the Secretary of State’s Office, government agencies,...
Friends of Mississippi State Hospital held its annual meeting on Tuesday, August 20. During the meeting, officers were selected and projects for the upcoming year were approved. The main attraction was recognition of individuals who have dedicated their time and...
By: Mika Hartman Each year , National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) host a conference. If you are lucky, you don’t miss it; you can’t miss it, so much happens in a year of research and technology. I attended my first one in 2022 in New Orleans and was immediately...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune Traveling along I-20 to Pearl, you’ll pass several signs for fast food joints. There is no shortage of chain restaurants when you take the Pearson Road exit. Dunkin’ Donuts, Waffle House, Steak and Shake, Dairy Queen,...
By: Lisa Barker, Magnolia Tribune Agriculture today, like other economic sectors, is being reshaped by the latest technologies. Productive farming now requires mastery of the latest innovations, including artificial intelligence. Unlike many states, Mississippi is...
By: Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) departed from Pascagoula’s Ingalls Shipbuilding on Thursday, enroute to its commissioning site in Pensacola, Florida. The company said LPD...
Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are encouraging Mississippi high school juniors and seniors with student leadership roles to apply for the 2025 U.S....
Friends of Mississippi State Hospital held its annual meeting on Tuesday, August 20. During the meeting, officers were selected and projects for the upcoming year were approved. The main attraction was recognition of individuals who have dedicated their time and...
Friends of Mississippi State Hospital held its annual meeting on Tuesday, August 20. During the meeting, officers were selected and projects for the upcoming year were approved. The main attraction was recognition of individuals who have dedicated their time and...
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office is seeking information in support of an open investigation into Christopher David West, Athletic Director of the George County School District. Christopher David West, 51, was arrested and charged with possession and...
Officials gathered Wednesday to officially dedicate a segment of U.S. Highway 45 in Macon as the “Sergeant Travis S. Cooper Memorial Highway.” Rep. Carl Mickens joined Macon Mayor Phillip McGuire, members of Transportation Commissioner Willie...
By: Bob Garver I was on vacation two weekends ago, so I missed the chance to review this movie when it nearly took down “Deadpool & Wolverine” for the #1 spot at the box office. Two weeks later, the film has dropped to #3, but it still outperformed...
By: Jewell Davis, UMMC Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications When Sharon McAllister celebrated her 60th birthday last year, she marked the milestone with a standard wellness exam. Little did she know that this routine visit would set the stage for a life-changing...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The temporary location of the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Court in Jackson is anticipated to open its doors in October, assuming construction stays on track. Ongoing hurdles to renovations at the permanent location...
