Statewide News
Student cell phone use bans fail to find support in Mississippi House, Senate
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Bills that would have restricted the use of cell phones by public school students during instructional hours did not make it through the legislative...
Amazon continues Mississippi expansion, announcing plans to invest a total of $25 billion across the Magnolia State
Amazon today announced plans to invest an additional $12 billion in central Mississippi, continuing its expansion in the state. The latest announcement includes a planned $11 billion expansion of...
Governor approves second disaster loan program for cities, counties effected by winter storm
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) has signed legislation into law creating the “Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program” after lawmakers...
Dept. of Public Safety set to consolidate divisions, providing more strategic collaboration and cost savings
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is scheduled to consolidate its offices in July, pending the signature of Governor Tate Reeves (R). The...
Open to Religion Act fails to find legislative support during 2026 session
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Legislation to protect school districts from legal action against allowing prayer in Mississippi schools failed to gain enough support to make it to...
Mississippi’s March revenues exceed estimate by $20.5 million
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Days after lawmakers headed home from the 2026 legislative session, the Legislative Budget Office released the March revenue collections report...