Recenty, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced four schools have been named 2026 Mississippi Blue Ribbon Schools. This recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance and/or make significant strides in closing achievement...
by Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Senate Insurance Committee is preparing for the potential introduction of several bills as the 2027 legislative session nears. Two days of hearings this week covered topics such as vision plans,...
Three Mississippi students have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars. The students are Jack Durr of Pearl High School, Adriana Kroeze of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, and Bryson Soffra of Hancock High School. Durr is a former member of the State...
So far in 2026, there have been 65 fire deaths in Mississippi. There were no working smoke alarms in at least 40 of those cases. Compare that to the 75 residential fire deaths in 2025, when there were no working smoke alarms in 41 of the cases. That means that...
by Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippians are being advised to check their homes for the presence of lead and protect their children from exposure to the toxic substance. With the start of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week on...
by Cass Rutledge,Mavnolia Tribune Mississippi’s 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) is running for his 18th term in the U.S. House of Representatives after first being elected in a special election in 1993 to succeed Mike Espy, who was appointed...
