By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) partially vetoed a funding bill that included monies for the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority last week as a lawsuit over control of the state’s largest airport continues. Reeves’ line-item...
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the opening of the Genuine MS® Farmers Market at the Rankin County Co-op in Brandon next month. The seasonal farmers market is expected to open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning...
Recently, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the 2026 Mississippi Administrator of the Year is Dr. Matthew Fulton, principal at Sumner Hill Junior High School in the Clinton Public School District, and the 2026 Mississippi Teacher of the...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) signed off on the creation of a water authority to oversee the problem-plagued JXN Water on Tuesday when he signed a bill opposed by many Jackson area politicians. The bill, known as the Jackson...
After an eight-month national search, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning has selected Dr. Denise Jones Gregory as the 14th president of Jackson State University (JSU). Gregory has served as interim president since May 2025. Prior to...
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis and Jay Ferchaud, UMMC Communications As the owner of Bloom Construction, John Decker is rarely ever “off the clock.” Deadlines, contracts and constant problem-solving come with the...
