Visit Mississippi has unveiled the newest Mississippi Freedom Trail marker honoring Hattiesburg sisters and Civil Rights leaders Dorie and Dr. Joyce Ladner. Located at 507 Mobile Street in Hattiesburg, the marker sits within the city’s Sixth Street Museum...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The creation of two new online degree paths were approved by the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning this week. Both degree programs were requested by the University of Southern Mississippi....
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected Crosby Parker of Gulfport High School (GHS) in the Gulfport School District to serve as the high school SBE junior representative for the 2024-25 school year. Kate Riddle, the 2023-24 junior student...
Blaine LaFontaine, Executive Director of Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission, has been honored as a 2024 Top CEO by the Mississippi Business Journal. This recognition highlights his outstanding leadership and contributions to Hancock County’s growth and...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes (R) recently announced that he will not seek re-election next year after serving three terms as the city’s chief executive. READ MORE: Hewes won’t seek re-election as Gulfport Mayor On Tuesday, a well-known...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Laurel Machine & Foundry is expanding its manufacturing services in Jones County in an effort to meet demand. Trent Mulloy, President of Laurel Machine & Foundry Co., said in a statement that he could not think of better way...
