Statewide News
House bill to discourage false reporting of child abuse moves forward in Senate
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The penalties for willfully filing a false child abuse claim could be more severe in Mississippi after the Senate Judiciary B Committee passed...
Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins, Upcoming Deadlines for the 2026 Primary Election
As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines for the 2026 Primary Election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on March 10. Visit the My...
Mississippians choose catfish on Fridays during Lent
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune As a practicing Catholic, I observe the Lenten season in spiritual preparation for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The season begins on...
Yates continues push to hold landlords accountable for unpaid utility bills
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune After a spirited debate Wednesday morning, the Senate Judiciary B Committee passed a House bill holding landlords responsible for unpaid utilities...
MDAC Now Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grant
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is now accepting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant...
Lawmakers want to end the need for envelopes when voting absentee
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers in both chambers would like to see the process of placing an absentee ballot in an envelope changed in favor of simply casting a completed...