By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Two-term Secretary of State Michael Watson (R) walked into the Hilton Garden Inn in Pascagoula Tuesday morning and announced he is running for Lieutenant Governor in the 2027 statewide elections. Applause and cheers...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Tucked in the legislation that provided Mississippi’s teachers with pay raises this session was a provision that revised how much of the school day a student has to be in class to be counted as present. The bill, SB...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Artificial turf for an Ocean Springs sports complex. Buying instruments for high school music programs through the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra in Jackson. Expansion and renovation of a sports complex in Columbia....
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Members of the Democratic Party in the Mississippi Legislature called a press conference Thursday just prior to sine die of the 2026 Legislative session to outline issues they believe need more attention. The lawmakers...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Thursday that he had vetoed SB 2477, legislation authored by State Senator Hob Bryan (D) that would have added requirements to the spending of funds through the Rural Health...
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune “It was a very good year,” Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) said of the 2026 legislative session on Friday as members headed home, at least for now. Hosemann said he is “very pleased” overall with the Legislature’s...
