By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Some places in Mississippi rest on more than land—they rest on layers: memory, people, purpose. When you visit, you feel it. These places quiet you, draw you in, and remind you that this land holds a legacy....
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Seemann Composites in Gulfport has been acquired by Karman Space and Defense. Karman has also acquired Material Sciences out of Horsham, Pennsylvania, which was acquired by Seemann in 2018. Sid Charbonnet,...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill on the floor last week. The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act, or HB 1665, is authored by State Rep. Hank Zuber (R). His stated goal...
Spartan Composites, a leading manufacturer of advanced composite access mats, is expanding to Saltillo with a $49 million corporate investment that will create 45 new jobs in Lee County. The company specializes in high-performance composite matting systems used across...
Sparklight®, a leading fiber-fueled internet provider, is launching its 2026 “Dream Bigger” contest, awarding $30,000 to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for K–12 students. Twelve winning schools or organizations will...
The Commercial Dispatch reported last week on a massive unclaimed money find: $90,000 worth of Walmart stock for the Lowndes Community Foundation. This money had been lost for at least five years before it was turned over to Treasurer David McRae, identified, and...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Two bills related to Mississippi’s medical cannabis program passed in the House of Representatives this week. One bill extends the timeframe for a patient’s follow-up visit to keep their medical cannabis card valid,...
At Millsaps, building meaningful relationships with alumni and supporters is a constant priority. As part of that commitment, Chandler Parker MacDonald has been promoted to Major Gifts Officer in the Office of Institutional Advancement. Her new role will help...
By Nathan Duff, Delta State University Delta State University has announced the hiring of Kelli Davis Williams as its new Director of Marketing, bringing more than two decades of experience in marketing, communications, tourism, publishing, and strategic...
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The state Senate passed a bill this week that would require the Mississippi Department of Corrections to conduct a “comprehensive study” of inmates to understand the prevalence of dyslexia among its incarcerated...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s U.S. Senators have signed onto a letter that asks Acting FEMA Administrator Karen Evans to halt further implementation of the NIFP Risk Rating 2.0 pricing system. Senators Roger Wicker (R) and Cindy...
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, the Smithsonian is taking its oldest and largest public event—the annual Folklife Festival—on the road to communities across the country and three U.S. territories. “Of The People: The Smithsonian...
TEC, a leading rural broadband provider, is proud to announce Emma Harper as the recipient of the prestigious D.L. Fail Memorial Scholarship. This annual scholarship is awarded to two outstanding high school senior each year. Emma is a senior at Stringer High School...
Winter Storm Fern brought heavy snow, ice, and record-low temperatures throughout many of the areas that Atmos Energy serves from Jan. 23 through Jan. 27. Because of the prolonged cold, your natural gas usage may have increased as your heating system, water...
TEC, a leading rural broadband provider, is proud to announce Isaac Goss as the second-place recipient of the prestigious D.L. Fail Memorial Scholarship. This annual scholarship is awarded to two outstanding high school seniors each year. Isaac is a senior at Morton...
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune A bill passed by the Senate Judiciary B Committee this week would criminalize illegal immigration under state law, making those who enter Mississippi “directly from a foreign nation at any location other than a...
Robert J. Barnes, President and CEO of PriorityOne Bank, recently announced the hire of Jennifer Rodgers as Vice President and Director of Internal Audit. Barnes stated, “Jennifer brings a wealth of experience in internal audit and a deep understanding of bank...
The Mississippi Association of School Superintendents today announced the launch of Shape Tomorrow, a statewide initiative designed to reframe how Mississippians see teaching—one of society’s most powerful professions in terms of shaping the future. Shape Tomorrow...
By Nathan Duff, Delta State University Delta State University is recognizing the outstanding response and cooperation shown by the Delta State University Police Department and dozens of utility linemen who converged on Bolivar County following the recent...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune The Annual Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo is returning to Hattiesburg for its fortieth year. Scheduled for February 6 and 7, the show will be hosted by the University of Southern...
