By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The budget for the K-12 public education system in Mississippi has been set, with lawmakers increasing the student funding formula by $16 million over the prior year. State Senator Dennis DeBar (R), Chairman of the...
By Misty Strieff Prine “God is the reason why even in pain, I smile; in confusion, I understand, in betrayal, I trust; and in fear, I continue to fight,” – Unknown. This sums up so beautifully the effect God has on the life of a believer. When our...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Summer is here and there’s plenty to enjoy about the Magnolia State during the month of June. Here are a few events worth seeing in Mississippi this month. Festival South – Month of June, Hattiesburg ...
Mississippi’s 2025 Municipal General Election Day is less than one week away. The June 3 ballot features municipal offices across the state. Polls for the Municipal General Election will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Any voter in line at 7:00...
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) is proud to announce that MPB News has been honored with two 2025 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), recognizing outstanding achievement in broadcast and digital journalism....
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Six of Mississippi’s public institutions of higher learning are increasing the price of state resident tuition. Out-of-state tuition, top tier meal plan, and housing increases were also approved. Last week, the...
