Statewide News
Pumpkin spice lattes are back
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune After a long summer of oppressive heat, the promise of cooler fall days ahead gives hope to many. Labor Day, often considered the harbinger of fall,...
C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune C Spire announced this week that the company is expanding its Mississippi fiber network with a new high-capacity corridor connecting Jackson and Olive...
Insurance Commissioner announces AI assistant “Janie” to help public when filing complaints
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s Insurance Commissioner announced Monday that his office has enlisted the help of an AI phone assistant named Janie. However, the...
Hopson won’t seek re-election to state Senate or run for Attorney General
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune State Senator Briggs Hopson said Monday that he would not be running for statewide office in the 2027 election cycle. He will also not seek...
Mississippi’s August revenue collections come in $51 million above estimate
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi revenues outpaced legislative estimates again in August, pushing the first two months of the current fiscal year to $71.7 million above...
Mississippi receives approval for WorkFlex waiver, removing barriers to meet employer needs
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The U.S. Department of Labor recently approved a waiver for the state of Mississippi to help meet the needs of the state’s workforce. Called the...