Statewide News
Vapes, Big Tobacco and a new Mississippi registry law
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Over 30 years ago, Mississippi became the first state to sue Big Tobacco. The result brought over $3 billion to the state over 25 years, in a deal...
Second Medicaid Tech Bill vetoed by Governor
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) has vetoed a Medicaid Technical Amendment bill that he says would result in expansion of the program, a change he...
Maybe We’re Not Losing the Culture — Maybe We’re Starting to Win It Back
Lesley A. Davis is a long-time advocate for women and children, an attorney, President and CEO of Mississippi Advocacy Group, Mississippi's Committeewoman to the RNC, and Vice Chair of the...
MDE announces 2025 Mississippi Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year
Recently, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the 2025 Mississippi Administrator of the Year is Dr. Marsha Peoples, principal at East Flora Elementary School in the...
MDOT crews, contractors continue work across the state
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Across Mississippi, construction crews are shoveling, grading, paving and rolling to make state-maintained roadways safer and more pleasant to ride...
AG Fitch Secures Temporary Restraining Order to Protect Mississippi’s Independent Pharmacies
Recently, Attorney General Lynn Fitch sought and secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) against GoodRx, Inc.; GoodRx Holdings, Inc.; MS CVS Pharmacy, LLC; and Inside Rx, LLC, stopping them from...