By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers are set to return to the Capitol January 6th to convene the 2026 session of the Mississippi Legislature. Both Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) and Speaker Jason White (R) have been working with members in the...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi has a goal of more of its citizens being trained in an industry recognized credential or obtaining a college degree, an effort referred to as Ascent to 55%. Jennifer Rogers, Director of State Student...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Evan Turnage was born in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District in 1992. “This was the poorest district and the poorest state in the country,” Turnage said of the Mississippi Delta region. The next year, then-Hinds...
By: Brad Viator Electricity rates are going up nationwide, and data centers aren’t always to blame. But a common misconception by some unfamiliar with how power grids work, is that data centers strain public utilities and raise electricity rates for existing...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Oilman Kevin Wilson announced Friday that he has officially qualified to run for Congress in Mississippi’s 2nd District. His goal is to unseat incumbent Democrat Bennie Thompson “to bring a practical voice to Washington...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Senate Committee on Universities and Colleges discussed the importance of financial literacy in Mississippi on Friday on day two of hearings at the state Capitol, particularly as it relates to those who may go...
