Statewide News
Millions of Americans under threat of tornadoes as spring storm season kicks in early in the U.S.
By Jeff Martin, Associated Press Concern is rising that the first major storm outbreak in the run-up to spring could strike the nation’s heartland, putting millions of Americans from...
Mississippi lawmakers send worker freedom legislation to Governor
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune With the signature of Governor Tate Reeves (R), Mississippi will become the first state in the U.S. to ban so-called neutrality agreements in the...
Mississippi revenues fall below estimates in February
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi revenue collections took a dip in February as collections for the month came in $65.3 million, or 13.25% below legislative estimates....
Teacher pay raise bills die on deadline day
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Bills that would have provided Mississippi teachers with a boost to their salary are dead for now, after House and Senate failed to make it out of...
HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES AWARD OF $24.8 MILLION FOR SAFE ROOM CONSTRUCTION IN MISS.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed the award of more than $24.8 million to advance safe room projects in Mississippi toward construction, including a large multi-use...
Legislators consider tweaks to hazardous waste management law
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Senate Energy Committee passed a House bill Monday that revises current state law regarding commercial hazardous waste dumping in Mississippi...