By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The expansion of the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) has given the Capitol Police nearly triple the amount of territory to patrol but through partnerships with other agencies the transition is going well, state and...
Nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide are hosting Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to help families prioritize their health this back-to-school season. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings...
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is pleased to announce Commissioner Scott Coopwood of Cleveland, Mississippi, has been elected to serve as Chairman of the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. A graduate from the University...
Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the 165th Mississippi State Fair will include an extra day of fun this year. The 2024 Mississippi State Fair is now scheduled to run Thursday, October 3, through Monday, October 14, at the...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune While many esteemed museum owners would balk at people playing with exhibits, Traintastic in Gulfport is designed for an interactive, learning-filled, fun experience for all who stop in. Nearly every model train exhibit in...
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune Let’s say an entrepreneur has reasonable cash flow yet lacks significant assets to garner a traditional bank loan without collateral. The advent of the long-awaited presence of an active Small Business Investment Company (SBIC)...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the promotion of Brigadier General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. to the rank of Major General effective immediately. “Major General Ginn has been a tremendous asset to our state and our nation,” said Governor Tate Reeves....
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project is moving forward in Yazoo City. That was the word Thursday from CF Industries Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest producer of ammonia. The company announced that the project at its...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune With the back-to-school season in full swing, we’re all a little desperate to blow off some steam and have a good time! Here’s a breakdown of some fun events happening throughout the state during the month of August 2024. Annual...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Despite a troubled childhood, Ike Turner rose to fame in the music industry as a musician and producer. He was born a decade after his only sibling, Lee Ethel Knight, to Beatrice Cushenberry and Izear Luster Turner in Clarksdale on...
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has been made aware of a scam targeting utility customers in our state. A caller is impersonating a Public Service Commission employee, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit overcharges from their utility company...
By: Thomas Dent, Magnolia Tribune Benjamin Franklin famously said, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” In Mississippi, you can add the need for more foster parents to the list. We see the news stories and hear about the need for additional...
By Guest Columnist Jim Pollard, MA, NRP When anyone dials 911 for an ambulance, the caller expects the paramedics and EMTs to deliver prompt, medically sound, safe and compassionate care. But how does the public know their ambulance service meets recognized national...
By Sally C. Pipes One day, our grandchildren may talk about Medicare the way we talk about Bernie Madoff. Medicare’s trustees recently released their annual report on the program’s finances, and things are not looking good. The entitlement spent $12...
By: Bob Garver It’s usually at the end of the review that I talk about a film’s MPAA rating, but I’ll twist it up for “Twisters.” Or rather, for its 1996 predecessor “Twister” and its all-time terribly-worded rating justification. The film was rated PG-13...
By: Jewell Davis Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications To combat health care disparities and promote early detection of cervical and breast cancers, the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Cancer Center and Research Institute (CCRI) will host a crucial...
By: Danny Barrett Jr. Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications Of the more than 100,000 patients who receive acute care in the Adult Emergency Department at the University of Mississippi Medical Center each year, Dr. Matthew Kutcher remembers one case specifically,...
Of course you’ve been there many times before. A dead-dark night when you have no electricity for some reason, so you light a candle. And immediately that thing shines like a diamond that has a heavy spotlight six inches from it. No mistaking where it is. If you are...
Firefighter Class 210 of the Mississippi State Fire Academy is making a difference and twenty-two (22) members will graduate from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson, MS....
The Mississippi State Department of Health has launched Transportation to Health for those needing a ride to a county health department or participating pharmacy. The federal-grant funded program provides transportation to and from county health department clinics and...
