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...
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune Earlier this month, eleven individuals were recognized by the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters (MIAL) for their achievements as artists, musicians, and writers. Perhaps you are like me – you have never heard of the...
Don’t kid yourself. You ain’t ever gonna be that strong, that good, or that important! To anyone in your world. No matter how hard you try, or how great you believe that you are. In fact, that attitude can cause you to wear yourself out trying to be the Grand Man In...
Special to The Mississippi Monitor Mississippi, known as the birthplace of blues music, has produced a remarkable array of talented and influential musicians. From soulful crooners to powerful gospel singers, the Magnolia State has been home to some of the most iconic...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Since the COVID pandemic, access to high-speed internet has become more integral in the lives of Mississippians than ever before. In response, one state agency created to address the need is working to distribute grant funding to...
On Monday, June 17, the Millsaps College Board of Trustees welcomed Frank Neville as its 12th president, culminating an exhaustive national search. Neville’s appointment marks a new era for Millsaps, bringing his extensive experience in innovative leadership and...
Newsflash: Fourth of July 2024 will be a hot one. Since it’s a couple of weeks away, I haven’t yet seen the weather report. But I just know it will be hot – maybe because I’ve suffered through numerous steamy hot holidays. But don’t ditch your...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune What’s being touted as the largest solar farm in the state of Mississippi is coming to Hinds County after the Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to approve the project. The county’s planning board had previously denied the project...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Humphreys County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding. Specialists from FEMA, the state, and the U.S. Small...
By: Danny Barrett Jr. Coming home from school to an empty house became a cultural identity badge for kids in the 1980s, as for the first time in post-World War II America, mom and dad had to work a full day to make ends meet. Those “latchkey kids” of...
Blaine LaFontaine, Executive Director of Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission, has been honored as a 2024 Top CEO by the Mississippi Business Journal. This recognition highlights his outstanding leadership and contributions to Hancock County’s growth and...
Serendipity is an annual exhibit and auction featuring artwork created by participants in art classes at Mississippi State Hospital. It is an opportunity for patients and residents to see their art framed and on display, and earn some money when their art is sold...
The first Delta State University faculty-led study abroad course since December 2019 successfully took seven students, two faculty members, and one professor emeritus to Vienna, Austria, in May for a rich academic and cultural two-week immersion program. Course...
We are excited to invite you to the 10th international day of yoga celebrated for the first time at the Mississippi State Capitol! This special event will take place in Jackson on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. We are giving away 200 complimentary...
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2024, Secretary of State Michael Watson urges Mississippians to educate themselves on the increasing occurrences of elder financial exploitation, and the steps to identify possible warning signs. Financial...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes (R) recently announced that he will not seek re-election next year after serving three terms as the city’s chief executive. READ MORE: Hewes won’t seek re-election as Gulfport Mayor On Tuesday, a well-known...
Governor Tate Reeves announced that multiple metropolitan areas in Mississippi now held the lowest not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the entire nation. The data comes from a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Hattiesburg and...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The State of Mississippi is moving forward with the construction of a new Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse utilizing $95 million in state bonds. On Tuesday, the Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR) announced that the...
By Bob Garver I’m not going to go into a lot of depth about the story in “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” Miami detectives Mike Lowery (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) are back to have another cop adventure. They do some investigating, clash with...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Laurel Machine & Foundry is expanding its manufacturing services in Jones County in an effort to meet demand. Trent Mulloy, President of Laurel Machine & Foundry Co., said in a statement that he could not think of better way...
