By: Jim Beaugez, Magnolia Tribune Before Blind Melon’s signature hit song, “No Rain,” became inescapable on MTV and alternative-rock radio in 1993, the most anyone knew about the band was singer Shannon Hoon’s childhood friendship with Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses. But...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Delta State University’s proposed changes to its academic programs were approved by the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) during this month’s meeting. The cuts are being made as cost saving...
By Kara Kimbrough I’ve always loved the Mississippi Gulf Coast for its unending natural beauty stretching as far as the eye can see…among hundreds of other attributes, of course. But there’s a feature remains one of the primary reasons I visit as often as...
By: Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune **Glamping: noun: camping with some of the comforts and luxuries of home. LongLeaf Piney Resort is nestled among towering pine trees, scenic bike and hiking trails a few miles west of Hattiesburg at Mile 10 on the 44-mile paved...
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) encourages firework safety this Independence Day. The SFMO performs pyrotechnic inspections for shows that are performed on state owned properties. Pyrotechnics companies must apply for a permit for shows. Once received, the...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune It’s just a blip on Highway 49. The little green sign in Rankin County that tells motorists they are passing Star, Mississippi is mostly missed by those driving by. The town is small, but it claims a few notable people who have made...
A member of the ICC family since 2010, Stevenson, who is the dean of Academic Instruction, previously served as American History instructor and chair of the Social Science Division. He earned the associate’s degree from ICC, bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The creation of two new online degree paths were approved by the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning this week. Both degree programs were requested by the University of Southern Mississippi....
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Madison County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Specialists from FEMA, the State of Mississippi and the U.S....
A testament to the company’s work to foster a supportive and inspiring environment for all employees, Nissan has been certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. for the second consecutive year. An impressive 80% of employees surveyed said Nissan is a great place...
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated 40 years of downtown revitalization success and announced statewide award winners at its 2024 Annual Awards Luncheon at The South in downtown Jackson. The Annual Awards Luncheon honors Main Street directors,...
Thursday, June 20 marks the first day of summer but many Mississippians have been taking advantage of warm weather for weeks. If you have a pool or are thinking of adding one, there are insurance needs you should consider. 1. Some companies may not cover your...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Two rural hospitals in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District will receive assistance through the Microsoft Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Program to ensure they are protected from online threats. The aid is being provided through...
The Mississippi State Board of Education awarded two school districts nearly $1.5 million in grants to create Blended Pre-K programs and improve access for pre-K students with disabilities to be included in high-quality early childhood programs in the same classrooms...
Pursuant to House Bill (HB) 1344 from the 2024 Legislative Session and signed by the Governor, effective July 1, 2024, all nonprofit organizations will now be required to file an annual report with the Secretary of State’s Office. These reports will be available...
By Bob Garver Back in 2015, Disney and Pixar introduced us to 11-year-old Riley and the squabbling emotions inside her prepubescent head. To make a long story short, Joy (Amy Poehler) tried to retain dominance over the girl, but Sadness (Phyllis Smith) kept creeping...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA have opened a second Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Hinds County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding. Specialists from FEMA, the State of...
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus this year in Rankin County. West Nile Virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected Crosby Parker of Gulfport High School (GHS) in the Gulfport School District to serve as the high school SBE junior representative for the 2024-25 school year. Kate Riddle, the 2023-24 junior student...
Twenty-two new language interpreters recently earned their credentials to work in Mississippi courtrooms. The record number of successful applicants increased the availability of credentialed language interpreters in the state by nearly a third. Newly credentialed...
