Statewide News
Lawmakers create new Mississippi Department of Tourism, separating it from MDA
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune After years of discussion, lawmakers are creating the Mississippi Department of Tourism, separating it out from the Mississippi Development...
Discover Mississippi: Spring Break in the ‘Sip
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Spring break is finally here! It’s a much-needed pause for many students and educators in Mississippi, offering a chance to recharge before the...
Why does our legislature struggle to pass conservative policy?
By Douglas Carswell The Mississippi legislature has a clear conservative mandate yet sometimes struggles to get things done. Why? State Governor Tate Reeves clearly has a vision for Mississippi. He...
Senate passes measure to add restrictions on kratom products in Mississippi
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Efforts to ban kratom, a substance commonly found in gas stations, convenience stores and CBD shops that has been said to be highly addictive and...
Saabria Prater is the 2025 Mississippi Poetry Out Loud Champion
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is pleased to announce that Saabria Prater, a Senior at Pascagoula High School, is the 2025 Mississippi Poetry Out Loud® (POL) champion. Nita Hardin, a...
Legislative redistricting plans adopted in House, Senate setting up 15 special elections later this year
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Each chamber has now adopted the other’s legislative redistricting plans setting up special elections for House and Senate seats later this year. On...