Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Two elderly sisters, one widowed and the other never married, were living together. They had decided the year before that because the oldest owned her house, the younger should leave a rented apartment and move...
By: Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune Elizabeth Heiskell, NBC Today Show Food Contributor, former lead instructor at the Viking Range Corporation Cooking School, Southern Living contributing editor, entrepreneur, and owner of Elizabeth Heiskell Catering...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Legislation aimed at curbing panhandling and aggressive solicitation on Mississippi streets now awaits the Governor’s signature. HB 1197, titled the “Safe Solicitation Act,” requires a person to obtain a solicitation...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune With the end of session in view, legislation to expand Medicaid in Mississippi is not expected to be introduced this year despite continued calls for the action from Democrats and various health care lobbyists. Both...
The Mississippi Department of Education announced today the finalists for the 2025 Mississippi Administrator of the Year and the 2025 Mississippi Teacher of the Year. The Mississippi Administrator of the Year program honors an administrator who demonstrates...
Photos By: Lindsay McMurtray/ UMMC Communications Saturday’s storms didn’t dampen enthusiasm for the third annual marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K race to support the state’s only children’s hospital. More than 1,500 runners registered for the event,...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune It is the season for Spring festivals in Mississippi. The weather is warming up, daylight lasts longer, and it’s crawfish season. Add these things together, and it’s the perfect recipe for a successful festival....
By Kara Kimbrough The official start of spring is this week…this fact alone should be cause for celebration. After all, what’s not to love about spring? We’re in all-too-short balmy window before summer’s oppressive heat descends and stays around until...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with counties impacted by the severe weather on March 14 and 15, 2025. Sadly, an additional death has been reported in Walthall County, bringing the statewide total to seven. Counties are finishing up...
Columbus is set to welcome visitors to its annual Spring Pilgrimage, a unique tradition that offers a rare glimpse into the city’s historic homes, pristine gardens, and rich cultural heritage. Running from April 1-13, the event invites guests to tour 16...
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office urges the business community, especially LLCs, to be cautious of misleading mailers distributed by third-party entities urging Annual Report filings. These mailers typically request a fee and appear to be official...
The Mississippi Public Service Commissioners are joining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in promoting Fix a Leak Week, March 17-21, to raise awareness about the importance of monitoring water usage. According to the EPA, the average American home loses...
The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra wraps its 80th anniversary season Bravo Series with a climactic concert starting with audience favorite Scott Cuellar at the piano on Rachmaninoff’s demanding Piano Concerto No. 3 and wrapping with Sibelius’ triumphant Symphony No....
By Representative Clay Mansell The Mississippi House reconvened at 2:00 PM on Monday, marking the start of the tenth week of the 2025 legislative session. Several key bills were passed, addressing a range of policy areas. The House observed a moment of silence...
NASA’s Stennis Space Center employee Melissa Wagner of Pass Christian, Mississippi, received an Honoree Award from the agency’s Space Flight Awareness Program on March 10 for outstanding support of human spaceflight. Wagner is a NASA contract specialist in the...
NASA’s Stennis Space Center employee Samone Wilson of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, received an Honoree Award from the agency’s Space Flight Awareness Program on March 10 for outstanding support of human spaceflight. Wilson is a NASA public affairs specialist in...
In recognition of National Ag Day, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will host a press conference and blueberry orchard planting on the north side of the Mississippi State Capitol grounds in downtown Jackson tomorrow, Tuesday, March 18, beginning...
If your home was damaged in the March 14-15 storms, now is the time to take action. File a claim and let your insurance company know the extent of the damage. If you need assistance with an insurance question or claim, call the Mississippi Insurance Department at...
By: Magnolia Tribune . A devastating storm system tore through Mississippi on Saturday, March 15, leaving destruction and tragedy in its wake. The storms, which included multiple tornadoes, caused significant damage across several counties, claimed lives, and...
Delta Blues Museum is launching a new fundraising event series to honor musicians influenced by the Blues, demonstrating the power of Blues music and how it lives on in other genres. Just in time for the 2025 Juke Joint Festival, Delta Blues Museum’s first...
