As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines for the 2026 Primary Election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on March 10. Visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune As a practicing Catholic, I observe the Lenten season in spiritual preparation for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The season begins on Ash Wednesday (the day after Fat Tuesday) and runs through Easter....
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune After a spirited debate Wednesday morning, the Senate Judiciary B Committee passed a House bill holding landlords responsible for unpaid utilities covered in a tenant’s lease, a problem that has been occurring across...
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is now accepting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is funded by the United...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers in both chambers would like to see the process of placing an absentee ballot in an envelope changed in favor of simply casting a completed absentee ballot into a secure voting machine as is done on Election...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Two appropriation bills were passed in the Mississippi House on Thursday concerning the state’s K-12 education system. Combined, the bills provide just over $5 billion in funding for education in Mississippi....
