Mother’s Day may have come and gone, along with a few college graduations, but there are still plenty of special occasions occurring from now until summer. High school graduations, bridal showers and milestone birthdays are just a few of the reasons to celebrate the...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Two bills have been signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves (R) that will lead to stiffer penalties for stealing a vehicle and those indirectly involved in shoplifting of $1,000 or more in merchandise. Senate Bill 2174, authored...
The Madison County Business League & Foundation will host the annual balloon release at the Madison County Sheriff’s office located at 2941 US Hwy 51, Canton, MS, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 12:00 Noon to honor fallen Madison County law enforcement officers...
The Mississippi State Fairgrounds is hosting comedy legend Martin Lawrence during his “Y’all Know What It Is!” national arena tour Friday, August 9, 2024, inside the Mississippi Coliseum. The tour is set to launch soon after the June 7 release of the highly...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s moniker as the birthplace of music is well-earned. It’s safe to say that Mississippi has produced the founding father of blues, Robert Johnson, the creator of country music, Jimmie Rodgers, and Elvis Presley, the King...
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Registered Teacher Apprenticeship (RTA) program is the first in the state to be recognized by the Mississippi Office of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). “A registered apprenticeship will help us better...
By Nick Judin, Mississippi Free Press Last Thursday, a storm shut down water production at Jackson’s O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant for the third time this decade so far. Across Mississippi’s capital city, water tanks drained and pipe pressure dropped, faucets...
The Institute for Disability Studies (IDS), at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services have extended a partnership to continue providing the successful Job Extravaganza program for the next year with...
The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) recovered two stolen horses, with an estimated value of $11,000, in Scott County on Friday, April 19, 2024. This investigation led to the arrests of Tyrese Walton, Quentonio Odom and Charles Gatewood. The...
From unicycles to 18-wheelers, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) encourages safety in all vehicles, and this month, two-wheeled vehicles are in the spotlight. May is recognized nationally as “Bike Month” and “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.”...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Delta is the Birthplace of the Blues. While travelers come to the Delta to pay homage to this great cultural landscape, the local Delta folks live and breathe the blues day in and day out. The blues – a musical...
Two Mississippi students — Noah Curtis Lee and Iris Jiani Xue — have been named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars. Noah and Iris are both from Southaven and attend the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in Columbus. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona...
The Salvation Army is excited to celebrate National Salvation Army Week in Jackson from May 13 to May 19, 2024. For years, this organization has been dedicated to assisting those in need in our community every day. They support individuals and families experiencing...
By Bob Garver There has been a push in recent years for the Oscars to add an award for stunt work. I’m all for it, sure, give some often-unrecognized professionals their moment in the sun. My guess is it’s going to happen eventually, given the passion of the advocates...
By: Annie Oeth Researchers in SPARK can’t advance the understanding of autism if a broad cohort of families isn’t included. The world’s largest study of autism spectrum disorder is working with the University of Mississippi Medical Center and other health...
After one semester, Elaina Delgado of Vicksburg thought associate degree nursing school at Hinds Community College would be a snap. Second semester was a huge wake-up call for her, however, when she not only failed, but failed big. “I was completely distraught and...
Hmmm…evidently an often-thought-about and frequently asked question. Along with many other thought-provoking ones, like: If a baby dies, does that infant go to heaven automatically? And will that child be that age for eternity? Others have questions such as; Will we...
High levels of parasites in pondwater can result in catastrophic losses for Mississippi’s catfish producers, especially in the spring, but Cyndi Ware, a Mississippi State senior research associate at the university’s Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville,...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Driving down Highway 49 south of Star, the rolling farmland of the Piney Woods Country Life School appears on the left. The entrance to the 2,000-acre campus is subtle, tucked among pine trees set back from the highway. I first...
In the coming weeks when you are grocery shopping, think about your letter carrier. Pick up some non-perishable food items, including cereal, pasta, pasta sauce or spaghetti sauce, rice, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meals (such as soups, chili, and pasta),...
