Hills News
Where Stories Live: A day at THE MAX, Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Tucked into downtown Meridian, THE MAX—short for the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience—opened back in 2018, though the spirit behind...
Modine expanding operations in Grenada
Modine, a global leader in thermal management technology, is making a major investment in Grenada County, Mississippi, by upgrading one of its existing facilities to manufacture data center cooling...
Ann Fisher-Wirth is Mississippi’s Poet Laureate
Governor Tate Reeves has appointed accomplished poet Ann Fisher-Wirth of Oxford, Miss., as Mississippi's Poet Laureate. Serving as the official state poet for a term of four years, the state's Poet...
Mississippi Arts: The Jimmie Rodgers Festival and Museum
By: Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune Every May, Meridian, Mississippi, pays tribute to its most famous son, the Father of Country Music, Jimmie Rodgers. For seven days, the town hums with...
Elvis Presley’s Roots: A journey to the heart of rock ‘n’ roll in Tupelo
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune The Elvis Presley Birthplace is an iconic stop for tourists and locals alike in Mississippi. Situated on a 15-acre park with multiple...
Mississippi Legends: Jimmie Rodgers, the father of country music
By: Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune James Charles Rodgers, aka Jimmie Rodgers, was born on September 8, 1897, near Meridian, Mississippi. His father, Aaron Rodgers, was a section...