By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune With the sweep of a pen, Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate House Bill 2383, and in so doing, he raised the status of a lowly root vegetable to state vegetable status. Effective July 1, the state’s sweet potato crop’s...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune During a special called meeting held Wednesday afternoon, the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning accepted the resignation of Jackson State University President Marcus Thompson....
A building on the campus of Natchez College will soon house historic documents, artifacts, and memorabilia of one of its famous students and authors who played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. The Women’s Auxiliary building – the...
By: Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune Every May, Meridian, Mississippi, pays tribute to its most famous son, the Father of Country Music, Jimmie Rodgers. For seven days, the town hums with Gospel, Bluegrass, Americana, and Country music as the Jimmie Rodgers...
By: Kara Kimbrough When I say “salads are spring/summer survival food,” I’m not referring to pale leaves of iceberg lettuce topped with a few shakes of tasteless low or no-fat dressing. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think a top-heavy salad of rich ranch...
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is proud to announce the five finalists for the 2025 Ferriss Trophy, awarded annually to the most outstanding college baseball player in Mississippi. Named in honor of Hall of Famer and Mississippi baseball...
The next adoption and foster care class hosted by Zacchaeus’ Tree Adoption Ministry will be on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, at Crossgates Church from 6:05-7:00p in room 207. The keynote speaker for this class will be the Fisher Family. The Fisher family will...
Retired Archeologist and Local Historian, Mr. Smokye Joe Frank to discuss the history of the locomotive, “The Mississippi,” built in England in 1834 at the May 27, 2025 meeting of the Natchez Historical Society. Mr. Frank’s presentation will...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune The Elvis Presley Birthplace is an iconic stop for tourists and locals alike in Mississippi. Situated on a 15-acre park with multiple attractions related to Elvis’s childhood, the birthplace is meticulously cared...
Students at Clarkdale Elementary can look forward to enhanced musical performances, thanks to a generous grant awarded by the Community Foundation of East Mississippi (CFEM). Music teacher Kylee McLemore received the grant to support the advancement of music...
Copiah-Lincoln Community College is proud to announce the launch of a new Cybersecurity program at its Simpson County Center beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. This addition marks a significant step forward in preparing students for careers in one of the...
May 4-10, 2025, is Hurricane Preparedness Week. The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) hopes that Mississippians will create a home inventory and pack a “Go Bag” so they are prepared in the event of a disaster. A “Go Bag” should...
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications The University of Mississippi Medical Center has officially opened a dedicated burn unit inside Batson Tower, creating a specialized environment designed to meet the...
By: Parrish Alford, Magnolia Tribune The firing of Chris Lemonis was unfortunate, but necessary. It’s rare that college baseball coaches are terminated in-season, but Mississippi State is a rare baseball program. Built by Ron Polk, the program was...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) said Thursday that legislative budget negotiators agree on 95 percent of the state’s $7 billion Fiscal Year 2026 budget. However, word around the Capitol is that the chambers remain at odds over...
By: Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune James Charles Rodgers, aka Jimmie Rodgers, was born on September 8, 1897, near Meridian, Mississippi. His father, Aaron Rodgers, was a section foreman for the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. His mother, Eliza Bozeman...
Delta State University is proud to announce a new initiative aimed at expanding college access and reducing financial barriers for Mississippi families. Beginning in Fall 2025, the Delta State Free Tuition Scholarship will cover 100% of tuition for Pell...
When Karla Brown goes out this year to honor the deceased U.S. service members on Memorial Day, she will keep a promise she made years ago to G. Mark LaFrancis, who was president of the Home with Heroes Foundation Inc. Brown did not have flowers for the graves...
Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons joined Meridian Community College (MCC) officials to celebrate the completion of a new sidewalk system, a project designed to make the campus safer, more accessible and more welcoming for students, staff,...
Governor Reeves declares May 4 – May 10, 2025, Hurricane Preparedness Week for the State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges citizens to prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Last year, there were 18 named storms, 11 of which...
