On May 8, Gov. Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2696 that establishes the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant (MMSRG) program as an ongoing program under the state. This program provides funds through the Mississippi Development Authority for downtown...
By District 56 Representative Clay Mansell We recently concluded the eighteenth and final week of the 2024 legislative session. Legislators worked through the weekend to finalize the state budget and other bills. Most of the budget was not completed by Monday’s...
By Robert Jordan There is a dirty little secret in the healthcare system that most folks are unaware of, and it may impact your ability to go to the pharmacy of your choice. I am speaking of the reimbursement rates for medications that are being paid to pharmacies,...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Two bills have been signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves (R) that will lead to stiffer penalties for stealing a vehicle and those indirectly involved in shoplifting of $1,000 or more in merchandise. Senate Bill 2174, authored...
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s moniker as the birthplace of music is well-earned. It’s safe to say that Mississippi has produced the founding father of blues, Robert Johnson, the creator of country music, Jimmie Rodgers, and Elvis Presley, the King...
From unicycles to 18-wheelers, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) encourages safety in all vehicles, and this month, two-wheeled vehicles are in the spotlight. May is recognized nationally as “Bike Month” and “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.”...
