By Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune Thomas Joseph “Sparky” Reardon remembers driving straight on two-lane Highway 6 from Clarksdale to Oxford, through a prolonged muggy summer rain shower in late August 1968. With “Hey Jude” blaring from his eight-track...
By: Marisa Atkinson, Magnolia Tribune The stats scrolling at the bottom of televised football games, mandated athlete injury reporting and fantasy sports drafts are not just extra information or fodder for water cooler discussions. They are for gambling....
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune I’ll be honest: I don’t think I’ve ever walked out of Relics Antique Marketplace in Tupelo empty-handed. I’ve told myself plenty of times that I’m “just browsing,” but Relics has other plans for me. Somehow, I...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune There are places in Mississippi that feel like hidden gems—spots where history, art, and culture come together in a way that feels both intimate and unforgettable. The Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany is...
BY: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune Recently, I contacted Ryan Tate, founder and owner of The Handpie Guy, regarding coming to Tupelo for an interview. We set the date. The logistics were arranged, and on an early Thursday morning, my friend,...
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) held a Show-Cause Hearing on the Holly Springs Utility District (HSUD) in New Albany, MS. This was comprised of an evidentiary hearing where the Commission’s Third Party...
