Hinds County Youth Court Judge Carlyn M. Hicks today announced the launch of the Youth Diversion & Enrichment Center, a trauma-informed, youth-focused hub designed to steer justice-involved and at-risk young people toward education, wellness, and workforce...
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune If you’ve ever wandered the Mississippi Gulf Coast, you know our state has a way of surprising you—hiding treasures in plain sight and revealing stories in unexpected places. One of my favorite surprises, and a...
By: Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Book Festival, the state’s “Literary Lawn Party,” is back with a full slate of authors and speakers converging on the capital city. The 2025 version of the Festival is once again being held on the grounds of the...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Paper mills have been under significant pressure in recent years. Across the Southeast, eight mills have closed their doors, and Mississippi has certainly felt that impact. Domtar will be shuttering their Grenada mill...
Recently, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson proclaimed a Day of Prayer and Rededication for America during Senior American Day on Wednesday, October 8, at 9:00 a.m. inside the Coliseum at the 2025 Mississippi Great American State Fair. In...
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,...
