By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Representatives and supporters of the Mississippi Book Festival gathered at the State Capitol earlier this year to kick off the 10th anniversary celebration of the state’s largest “literary lawn party.” With the hopes of...
NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, announced Wednesday it will continue its historic in-space autonomous systems payload mission aboard an orbiting satellite through a follow-on agreement with Sidus Space, Inc. “We are excited to report the...
Secretary of State Michael Watson, in collaboration with Mississippi Veterans Affairs (MSVA), has renewed the “Vote in Honor of a Veteran” campaign for the 2024 November General Election. In front of Jackson’s War Memorial Building, Secretary Watson,...
Belhaven University has launched a new Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry degree, further strengthening its commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. This program is designed to prepare students for employment as...
By: Kara Kimbrough The advent of fall is still a couple of weeks away. However, that hasn’t stopped me from looking through my recipe collections in search of favorite fall recipes. As much as I enjoy summer’s cool salads and lighter fare, nothing can compare to...
Atmos Energy is keeping a watchful eye on Tropical Storm Francine as it moves toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, bringing with it substantial rain, damaging winds, and the potential for flash flooding. The company is urging customers to be aware of natural gas safety...
Having the right information following a disaster makes filing a claim easier and faster. Find your policy information, store it in a safe, waterproof place, and make a digital copy. Create a home inventory so that it’s easier to file a claim in the event of a...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune There’s nothing like curling up with a good book. Stories can captivate, educate, and inspire. They can transport us to other places and times. They are a salve for our souls. With the tenth annual Mississippi Book Festival set for...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi law prohibits county and municipal governments from “installing” cameras to automatically detect traffic violations. It does not explicitly address whether officers holding a camera to manually detect violations is...
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune For a generation James Earl Jones was the voice of America. On Monday, the legendary actor and Mississippi native passed away. He leaves behind a lifetime of iconic performances, from the stage, and in Hollywood classics...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune An expansion Frontier League baseball team is set to come to Trustmark Park in Pearl for the 2025 season. That was the announcement on Monday from state and local officials. The Mississippi Braves played their final home game...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Entergy Mississippi announced on Tuesday that it was building a new natural gas power station in Greenville. The company said it plans to retire the Gerald Andrus Steam Electric Station, replacing the older power plant with...
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune In January when Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced its $10 billion investment in Madison County to build two data center campuses by mid-2027, Mississippi contractors were already on the job. “Edmond Turnage of Southern Rock and Jeff...
September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month, and the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is shining the spotlight on reducing the number of babies who die before their first birthday. Each September, MSDH and other public health agencies bring awareness to...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Within the state of Mississippi, one city has roughly 25 percent of the state’s total abandoned properties. That municipality is the city of Jackson. The Capital City’s larger than average percentage of abandoned properties brings...
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune I stare at the blank document on my computer, waiting for the words to flow. While I wait, Charley Pride is singing in the background—I need some inspiration. Kiss an Angel Good Morning is the current song, and I find myself...
The Honorable Tate Reeves, Governor of Mississippi, and Commander-in-Chief of the Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) hosted an Assumption of Command ceremony at the State Capitol in Jackson, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. On a rainy and cold-for-Mississippi day, hundreds of...
By: Lanny Mixon, Magnolia Tribune Fall is a prime time for crappie fishing in Mississippi, and these lakes offer some of the best opportunities for anglers looking to land a trophy catch. From the expansive waters of Grenada Lake to the unique environment of Reelfoot...
South Arts recently announced the lineup of twenty-one Screening Partner organizations and thirteen films and filmmaking teams selected for the 2024-2025 Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. This long-running South Arts program connects US-based...
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) has launched a new podcast series called Freshly Picked which spotlights specialty crops in Mississippi. Each episode focuses on a different agricultural commodity and features special guests with...
