By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune After months of speculation, Mississippi Democrats now have their preferred candidate in the race for U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterms – Lowndes County District Attorney Scott Colom. Colom’s entry in the race against...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The infant mortality rate in Mississippi continues to climb, prompting the Mississippi State Department of Health to issue a public health emergency in late August. “Too many Mississippi families are losing their...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune A legislative Cannabis Advisory Committee heard ways to improve the state’s medical marijuana laws on Thursday as lawmakers consider options to ease patients’ pain and practitioners’ record-keeping. Some of the...
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves firmly believes the three-state region across the Deep South has what it takes to dominate America’s electric vehicle (EV) future and automaking in general, as auto manufacturers make...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Using welfare dollars to purchase “junk food” has come under fire recently, and now a report from the office of Mississippi State Auditor Shad White (R) is adding fuel to the flames. As previously reported, a dozen...
By: Tom Murphy, Associated Press Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for it next year. Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and...
