By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A groundbreaking was held Monday morning for Mississippi State University’s new Northern Gulf Aquatic Seafood Lab in Jackson County. It is a first-of-its-kind facility that will focus on aquatic food safety, quality...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Spring break is finally here! It’s a much-needed pause for many students and educators in Mississippi, offering a chance to recharge before the final stretch of the school year. This time for rest and relaxation...
By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Photos By: Melanie Thortis/UMMC Photography The crash of an AirCare helicopter in northern Madison County Monday claimed the lives of two University of Mississippi Medical Center care team members and the Med-Trans...
By Douglas Carswell The Mississippi legislature has a clear conservative mandate yet sometimes struggles to get things done. Why? State Governor Tate Reeves clearly has a vision for Mississippi. He wants to promote economic growth and eliminate the state income tax....
By: Nathan Duff, DSU Delta State University and Mississippi Blood Services are proud to announce the Bleed Green at Delta State Blood Drive on March 17, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in front of the O. W. Reily Health Center on Delta State’s campus....
Dr. Roscoe Barnes III, cultural heritage tourism manager at Visit Natchez, is the new president of the Mississippi Historical Society. He was elected Thursday, March 6, during the society’s annual meeting in Jackson. He will lead the organization for the next...
By: Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune Marty Stuart personifies American music, from his Mississippi roots to his acclaimed career as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His sound reflects country legends like Lester Flatt, Hank Williams, Merle...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Efforts to ban kratom, a substance commonly found in gas stations, convenience stores and CBD shops that has been said to be highly addictive and potentially lethal, have stalled in the Legislature this session....
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Former Governor Haley Barbour calmly walked through the Two Mississippi Museums Friday afternoon, taking in the black-and-white photographs depicting the remnants left behind on the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Katrina’s...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune A new exhibit – Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers, Photographs by Melody Golding – opens at the Two Mississippi Museums on March 8. The exhibit opening is the first in a slate of programming marking the 20th...
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is pleased to announce that Saabria Prater, a Senior at Pascagoula High School, is the 2025 Mississippi Poetry Out Loud® (POL) champion. Nita Hardin, a Sophomore at New Albany High School, is the first runner-up, and Sophie...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Each chamber has now adopted the other’s legislative redistricting plans setting up special elections for House and Senate seats later this year. On Wednesday, the House adopted the Senate’s plan – JR 202 – by a vote of...
By Bob Garver This week, I’m going to do what I usually do and review the biggest as-yet-unreviewed movie at the weekend box office with “Last Breath.” However, I’m also going to take a detour and review the film that just won Best Picture at the Academy...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The U.S. government has identified buildings and facilities that the Trump Administration says are not core to government operations and as such are up for sell. Among the 443 “non-core” federal properties spread across...
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Office of Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications In a transformative step for the future of dental education and patient care, state and University of Mississippi Medical Center leaders officially began the...
Catfish in the Alley, one of Columbus’ most anticipated cultural events, returns April 11-12 to celebrate the city’s rich African American heritage, deep-rooted blues traditions and world-class Southern cuisine. The two-day event invites visitors and locals to...
By: Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi Public Service Commissioners say they are attending a town hall meeting in Holly Springs organized by TVMO Community News to address concerns and issues that customers are facing with the Holly Springs Utility...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune In his address to Congress Tuesday night, President Donald Trump (R) announced a new White House office of shipbuilding to “resurrect” the American maritime industry. “To boost our defense industrial base, we are also...
Hinds Community College recognized students winning awards in the annual Student Awards of Distinction ceremony on Feb. 20. Those awards include the following: Pathways: The Hinds Community College Vice Presidents of Instruction for Academic and...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Legislature is looking for ways to end blight in the state. On Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee passed a House bill that would create tax incentives for developers to redevelop blighted properties....
