By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune There was a full house at the Mississippi Arts & Entertainment Experience (also known as The MAX) in Meridian last week for the opening night of the week-long Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival. The evening of music...
Delta State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Merideth Van Namen as Dean of the College of Education, Arts, and Humanities (CEAH), effective July 1. Dr. Van Namen currently serves as Interim Dean and brings a wealth of experience, insight, and a...
Story by: 1Lt. Jarvis Mace The Mississippi National Guard proudly announces the promotion of Curtis J. Garrette to the rank of Colonel during a ceremony held on May 1, 2025, at Camp McCain Training Center in Grenada, Mississippi. Col. Garrette, a native...
Students at Clarkdale Elementary can look forward to enhanced musical performances, thanks to a generous grant awarded by the Community Foundation of East Mississippi (CFEM). Music teacher Kylee McLemore received the grant to support the advancement of music...
Delta State University is proud to announce a new initiative aimed at expanding college access and reducing financial barriers for Mississippi families. Beginning in Fall 2025, the Delta State Free Tuition Scholarship will cover 100% of tuition for Pell...
By: Jim Beaugez, Magnolia Tribune When Canadian musician and filmmaker Mark Rankin brought 74-year-old Clarksdale bluesman James “Super Chikan” Johnson to Vancouver, Canada, to play a few shows with his band in 2018, he expected great music. What he...
