By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune State Rep. Trey Lamar (R), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee in Mississippi, has filed legislation that would consolidate a number of community colleges, reducing the current 15 community and junior...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune State Rep. Jansen Owen (R) says the Mississippi Department of Education reports that nearly half of the school boards across the Magnolia State are either fully or partially appointed by city councils or county...
By: Marilyn Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Some people inherit family heirlooms. Others inherit stories. And every once in a while, someone inherits a way of seeing the world—one meal at a time. “As a child, I can remember my grandparents going to dinner...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers on the Mississippi House Public Health and Human Services Committee got down to work Tuesday afternoon, passing five bills out of committee for full consideration by their chamber. One of the bills, HB 314,...
With more extreme cold and winter weather possible in the days to come, it’s important to check the safety of your heating equipment. Most importantly, remember to keep clothes, drapes, and anything else combustible at least 3 feet away from all heating equipment,...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune In response to the growing number of districts falling behind on their annual audits, the Mississippi State Board of Education approved a request for a temporary ruling under the Administrative Procedures Act to amend...
