By Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves’ office announced Tuesday that the Port of Gulfport has reached a major milestone in its drive to deepen and widen the federal channel serving Mississippi’s state port, a step Reeves’ office...
By Eric Olson, Associated Press A look at the eight teams competing in the College World Series, which starts Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. (Capsules in order of CWS opening games. Coaches’ records through super regionals): ...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune There has been much conversation in higher education in recent years focused on the predicted “enrollment cliff,” an anticipated decline in college enrollment beginning in 2025. Over the last decade, Mississippi has...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A Democrat-aligned super PAC announced Tuesday morning that it was launching a $50 million ad campaign ahead of the November midterms targeting House and Senate races in traditionally safe Republican areas, including in...
The Mississippi Business Alliance (MSBA) Foundation has entered into a formal partnership with AccelerateMS, the state’s Office of Workforce Development, to support the work of the newly established Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council (M-PAC) through...
Nine communities in Entergy Mississippi’s service area will receive the company’s annual economic development grant to help boost business growth in their communities. The grants mark the 10th year of awards from the company’s Excellerator Competitive...
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces a new mobile app and enhanced security features for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) launching June 11, 2026. The ConnectEBT app introduces a card lock...
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Every June, Hattiesburg is cleverly referred to as Baseburg. If you’ve spent any time in the Hub City this time of year, you know exactly what that means. Southern Miss flags flutter outside businesses. Restaurants...
By Sophie Bates, Associated Press Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley’s death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king’s legacy alive for a new generation. Ranging in age from seven to 17, some donning...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book on Monday, offering a new scoring system the organization said reveals a more nuanced picture of child well-being than rankings alone....
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Claims of a lack of transparency in Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program were addressed during a joint meeting held by members of the House and Senate on Thursday. Last week, the Director of Health Equity...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune State Rep. Bo Brown (D) has died following a lengthy illness, his family said Monday. Brown, 81, had served in the Mississippi House of Representatives since 2020 representing District 20 in Hinds County. He was...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune School may have just let out for summer in Mississippi but parents who are planning to save a few dollars preparing for the next school year should mark Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12 on their calendars. Those...
America250 Mississippi, together with America250—the official national organization charged by Congress with commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, proudly announce Mississippi’s newest America’s Field Trip awardees. America’s Field Trip is a...
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) has been awarded a three-year, $1.17 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to expand access to culturally responsive maternal and infant health care and strengthen community-driven health systems in...
Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune No. 18 Ole Miss baseball punched its ticket to the NCAA College World Series on Saturday with a 5-3 win over No. 5 Auburn. The Rebels swept through both the Regional and Super Regional rounds. It will be Ole Miss’...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A new report from the Paragon Health Institute estimates that 47% of all Mississippi sign-ups during the 2026 Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment period were improper. “When we use the term ‘improper enrollment,’ we...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Members of the Mississippi House of Representatives met with leaders of the Mississippi Department of Education, Institutions for Higher Learning and Community College Board on Thursday to discuss the potential for...
by Misty Strieff Prine “There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience.” – Unknown Let me ask you a question today. Do you have a clear conscience, or do you have a cluttered one? Do you have regrets or are you at peace? If you have a heavy conscience or are...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Shuwaski Young has his sights set on being Mississippi’s next Secretary of State. In fact, he has sought the office twice, once as a Democrat and now as a Republican. Young made headlines in October 2024 when he walked...
