The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is pleased to award $4 million to 17 organizations in 14 counties in Mississippi through the Building Fund for the Arts (BFA) grant for fiscal year 2026. The funding opportunity provided through the BFA grant supports the...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Signs across Mississippi are popping up in retail stores notifying cash customers that they will soon begin rounding to the nearest increment of five cents as the U.S. Mint ceases production of the penny. The U.S. Mint in...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers recently held a joint hearing focused on Mississippi’s infant mortality rate as experts offered solutions ranging from more government intervention to cash payments for mothers and children. During the nearly...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Residents in Mississippi are advised against setting outdoor fires to lower the risk of starting a wildfire as cold weather makes its way across the state. The warning was issued in relation to the low humidity and...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether Mississippi can uphold a COVID-era state law that allowed for ballots to be received and counted up to five days after an election. A decision from the high court is expected...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more entrenched in the daily lives of Mississippians, prompting the state’s Legislature to consider whether bills should be considered in the upcoming session to regulate...
