By Bob Garver Christian music biopic “I Can Only Imagine” had a surprising performance at the domestic box office back in 2018. The film made $83 million despite never finishing above the #3 position on any given weekend. While it never escaped...
As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines for the 2026 Primary Election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on March 10. Visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your...
As part of a major project to improve a five-mile corridor of I-55 in Pike County, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is announcing the permanent closure of two ramps on I-55 S at the U.S. 98 interchange at Summit. Beginning this Friday, Feb....
Mississippi State is introducing a new online industrial technology master’s degree to equip students with industry-driven managerial and technological skills, positioning them for career advancement. Beginning this fall semester, MSU’s new Master of Applied...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The “Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act” passed 100 to 11 in the House Wednesday morning, sending it on to the Senate for consideration. Mobile sports betting would be taxed at 22%, up from 18.5%. The increase would...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune As a practicing Catholic, I observe the Lenten season in spiritual preparation for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The season begins on Ash Wednesday (the day after Fat Tuesday) and runs through Easter....
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune After a spirited debate Wednesday morning, the Senate Judiciary B Committee passed a House bill holding landlords responsible for unpaid utilities covered in a tenant’s lease, a problem that has been occurring across...
By Nathan Duff, Delta State University Delta State University is proud to announce that Mallory Burchfield, Director of Foundation Relations, has been accepted into the 2026 cohort of the Bolivar County L.E.A.D. program. Burchfield was selected based on...
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com If I was still a teen in high school, I would love AI. I could have my writing assignments for English done in a flash and be out the door. And have a lot better grades to show my parents than I did years...
Carpenter Pole and Piling is taking a major step forward with an expansion at its Wiggins facility, signaling both growth for the company and new opportunities for Stone County. The nearly $5 million investment will create 10 new jobs and expand the company’s capacity...
Mississippi State, a longtime leader in One Health principles, now is offering two new graduate programs focusing on this public health approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of animal, human and environmental wellbeing. Beginning this fall, MSU’s...
By Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune Natchez, known for its deep heritage and scenic views of the Mississippi River, has always been a central hub for artists and creators. Therefore, it was a natural choice for MSA’s new regional festival. The...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The federal trial of former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase, Jr. resumed on Monday after over a month delay which was caused by his defense attorney Scott Gilbert checking himself into the hospital. DiBiase’s new lead attorney,...
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune A federal judge ruled Monday that JXN Water can raise its rates 12% after a year-long battle with the City of Jackson, saying the Court was at a “crossroads where judicial oversight must meet the stark, unyielding math...
Special to The Mississippi Monitor In Coahoma County, music has always been more than entertainment. It is an expression of faith, endurance, and identity, woven into the daily life of the community. Nowhere is this more evident than in the...
Students at Millsaps College know David Yates as the kind of professor whose passion for the ancient world is impossible to miss, whether he’s unpacking Greek historians in the classroom or drawing students into conversations that connect the past to the...
A Mississippi State aerospace engineering and mathematics junior is the university’s 2026 national finalist for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Evan Garrison, a Louis A. Hurst Jr. Presidential Scholar from Webb City, Missouri, is among the U.S. finalists for...
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune There are some places in Mississippi that feel like they’ve been waiting on you. Not in a spooky way — more like in a soft, romantic, “how have I never been here before?” kind of way. Tucked into the...
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Stephen Spencer Pittman, the 19-year-old accused of setting fire to the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, pleaded not guilty to two new charges last week. The new federal charges are for destroying religious...
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is now accepting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is funded by the United...
