By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune At a time when the state’s overall population has remained flat, Mississippi’s Hispanic population increased by 29% between 2010 and 2020. Dr. Stuart Rockoff, president of the Mississippi Humanities Council, says...
By: Bob Garver Back in 2019, “Joker” managed to make over $1 billion at the global box office and earn itself 11 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and a Best Actor win for Joaquin Phoenix. I recall respecting the movie for Phoenix’s performance and...
The Mississippi Public Service Commission will host a Nuclear Summit, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the future of nuclear energy in Mississippi and its role in the state’s energy landscape. The Nuclear Summit is...
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune The assignment was to complete an article about the Mississippi Seafood Trail. However, while researching, I spoke with Pat Fontaine, Executive Director of the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association. I...
Governor Reeves announced he approved the deployment of 22 Soldiers of the Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) to Tallahassee, Florida. The 22 Soldiers will support emergency response missions in Florida in the anticipated aftermath of Hurricane Milton. ...
Send any responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com If there has ever been a time in my life when I feel like crawling under the bed with a blankie and lying there whimpering – it just might be now. Now, I really don’t see myself as a wimp, like a girl who has never had to...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Senate’s “Women, Children and Families Study Group” met recently to discuss challenges within the state’s youth court system. Changes to the structure of youth courts were proposed by practitioners...
The McLendon Library at Hinds Community College’s Raymond Campus is currently displaying “Freedom Riders: Journey for Change” through Nov. 6, 2024. As part of the exhibit, two speakers will share their experiences and thoughts. Flonzie Brown Wright, an activist and...
In observance of World Mental Health Day on October 10, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) are coming together to highlight this...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi Division of Medicaid Executive Director Drew Snyder is leaving Mississippi state government to return to the private sector later this year. Governor Reeves has chosen Deputy Executive Director Cindy Bradshaw as...
Story by Maj. Dusty Culpepper, Public Affairs Officer Mississippi Air National Guard Photos by Airman 1st Class Damara Cormier, 172nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs In a ceremony marked by honor and tradition, the Mississippi National Guard celebrated the promotion of...
Continuing a partnership to recognize outstanding student-athletes in numerous sports, the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) and Mississippi Association of Coaches (MAC) have announced the winners of the inaugural C Spire Miss Volleyball awards....
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced today the 132 members of the 2024-25 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). The council includes students in grades 11-12 and first year of college. The council consists of 94 new members, which...
Hinds Community College has a new partnership with the Goldman Sachs Foundation to host their 10,000 Small Businesses program in Mississippi at Eagle Ridge Conference Center in Raymond. Applications are due no later than Nov. 10 with classes free to the businesses to...
By: Kara Kimbrough I’ve never understood why Crockpots are used more in the fall and winter months. I understand that cooler weather signals the start of comfort food season, highlighted by hot soups, stews and chili. But not only do I use my Crockpots – emphasis...
Salad Days Produce, a producer of hydroponically grown head lettuce, is expanding in Madison County. The project is a corporate investment of nearly $8.18 million and will create at least 12 new jobs. Based in Flora, Salad Days Produce is a woman-owned local...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune I admit, I like to learn about places that are obscure and sometimes, kind of wacky. With this being the month for all things spooky and creepy, I began thinking of places in Mississippi that fill that bill – and there...
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Office of Communications and Marketing The National Institutes of Health recently selected the University of Mississippi Medical Center to host a community-based research collaborative led by Dr. Caroline Compretta, assistant vice...
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention WeekTM (FPWTM) for more than 100 years—to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!TM”...
By: Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune The first American designer to break into France’s exclusive fraternity of high fashion was Vicksburg native Patrick Kelly, who took Paris by storm in the mid-1980s. His goal was stated in his own words: “I want my...
