April marks Mississippi Native Plant Month. Throughout the month, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) will raise awareness of native plants and educate the public on the importance of native plants and their benefits through events and other...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune It’s said that April showers bring May flowers, but in central Mississippi, tulips and daffodils are in full bloom, along with Japanese dogwood and azaleas. It’s a great time of year to walk through a local botanical...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers passed a conference report Monday afternoon that sets the framework for awarding grants to Mississippi municipalities to fight blight on tax forfeited properties listed with the Secretary of State’s office....
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Most of Mississippi’s cities and towns are holding Municipal Primary Elections today, April 1. These primary elections are for voters to determine their party’s nominees ahead of the June 3 General Election. However, in...
Did you know more than 50 percent of outside natural gas leaks are caused by digging or construction that disturbs natural gas pipelines? Even minor damage, such as a nick, scrape, or dent in a pipeline or its coating, can weaken the pipeline and lead to a future...
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune A stronger alignment to economic development, providing greater accountability for workforce funding, and increasing employer engagement were top priority items for Dr. Courtney Taylor’s first year as executive director...
