By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) is calling on President Donald Trump (R) to “put politics aside” and nominate someone to the position of FEMA Administrator “with the proper experience and...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune With the sweep of a pen, Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate House Bill 2383, and in so doing, he raised the status of a lowly root vegetable to state vegetable status. Effective July 1, the state’s sweet potato crop’s...
May 4-10, 2025, is Hurricane Preparedness Week. The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) hopes that Mississippians will create a home inventory and pack a “Go Bag” so they are prepared in the event of a disaster. A “Go Bag” should...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) said Thursday that legislative budget negotiators agree on 95 percent of the state’s $7 billion Fiscal Year 2026 budget. However, word around the Capitol is that the chambers remain at odds over...
Governor Reeves declares May 4 – May 10, 2025, Hurricane Preparedness Week for the State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges citizens to prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Last year, there were 18 named storms, 11 of which...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune It’s hard to believe that school is winding down, and summer is just around the corner! There is already so much to do statewide. Don’t let this month pass you by without enjoying one of the many events planned during...
