By Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension ServiceSchool groups, nature enthusiasts and the public can enjoy two fun-filled days of celebrating the environment, ecosystems, wildlife and insects at the Mississippi State University Crosby Arboretum in Picayune. BugFest is...
By: Christy Riddle, Delta State University Delta State University is proud to announce the launch of the Armed Services Support Scholarship, a new initiative designed to help active-duty military service members in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi set multiple new records in July for employment numbers in the state. First, the state reached a new record low unemployment rate of 2.7%. Additionally, total non-farm employment reached a record high with...
After extensive building renovations, the Jackson VA Regional Office, located at 1600 Woodrow Wilson Avenue, will reopen to the public next Monday, August 19. “During the last several months, employees of the Jackson VA Regional Office have continued to perform...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Stitch by stitch, almost entirely by hand, quilts tell the story of our lives in ways that other objects we use each day cannot. Over the years, quilts have morphed from utilitarian to high art, carrying tradition, culture and...
Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune While the full list of speakers has not yet been released, at least one Mississippian is scheduled to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week. Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) announced on X (formerly...
At the Morning Session of today’s Solar Summit held by the Mississippi Public Service Commission, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson expressed serious concerns regarding the long-term impact of so-called “solar farms” being deployed in massive scale...
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Photos By: Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications When 12-year-old Joseph “Josey” Osborne of Winona was severely injured in a campfire accident, his mother, Jennifer Harrell, was initially told he might be hospitalized for over a month....
The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) recovered a stolen tractor, attachments and lawnmower in Jones County. The stolen agricultural equipment is valued at a combined $65,000. On August 10, 2024, MALTB was contacted about the possible location...
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first death from a human case of West Nile Virus in the state this year. The MSDH does not provide details of the specific age, gender, or location of the death out of respect and privacy for the family, but...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Doug S. Crosby as Chancellor for the 6th Chancery Court District, Place 1. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Joseph Kilgore. “Doug will do a great job as...
The funeral for Evan’s brother-in-law had concluded two hours ago. And now a small group of grieving family and friends were gathered in Evan and Shaylie’s home to share memories, laughter, tears, and encouragement. The front door opened again. Nothing unusual about...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune No comfort food is as simple, hearty, or iconic as the sandwich. Delicious bread, slathered in mayo or a secret sauce, with pretty much any filling your heart desires. When I think of a sandwich that is just so… Mississippi…these...
Stone County’s Cultivation Nation Triathlon is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year (2024). The community-driven event, scheduled for August 31, 2024 at Flint Creek Water Park, aims to bring together and challenge athletes of all levels from across the Southeast...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune The dream of Andrew Cary Young, Pearl River Glass Studio was founded in 1975. “I went to LSU to study landscape architecture,” he said. “I graduated top of my class, but never practiced landscape architecture at all.” Instead,...
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune Mark Castleberry’s dabble in Mississippi business began with two small single concrete plants in 1992. Today, he’s one of Mississippi’s megadevelopers, racking up $350 million in investments in Mississippi from Olive Branch to Biloxi....
The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) has been awarded $438,950.79 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grant helps meet the needs of fire departments, non-affiliated emergency medical...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune Going to the movies is an experience that has been well-loved for generations. Taking a break from the rat race for a hot, buttery bowl of popcorn and a great flick has long been an exciting venture. For some of the more hardcore...
The University of Southern Mississippi celebrated its 25th class of Hydrographic Science graduates on August 2 at the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach, Miss. The world-class program represents a diverse group of 10 graduates from across the globe. The program is the...
By Kara Kimbrough Just when I thought I’d seen it all, an online group of over 250,000 fans of Carnation Breakfast Bars has joined together to share their love of a favorite breakfast go-to from the 1970’s and 80’s that was discontinued in 1997. Recipes for copycat...
