Statewide News
House bill to incentivize redevelopment of blighted properties heads to Senate floor
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Legislature is looking for ways to end blight in the state. On Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee passed a House bill that would...
National Slam the Scam Day
On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Help...
New Mississippi Division of Medicaid director shares information with lawmakers, addresses concerns
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers heard from new Mississippi Division of Medicaid Executive Director Cindy Bradshaw on Monday in a joint legislative meeting with House and...
No Working Smoke Alarms in most Mississippi Fire Deaths
So far, there have been 22 fire deaths in Mississippi in 2025. There were no working smoke alarms in at least 15 of those cases. Compare that to the 72 residential fire deaths in 2024, when...
Time to spring forward: Daylight Saving Time returns this Sunday
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune It’s that time of year again, time to reset those clocks and spring forward into Daylight Saving Time. Most Americans will lose an hour overnight...
Ag Commissioner Gipson Advocates for Mississippi Farmers in Washington
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson represented Mississippi at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Winter Policy Conference in Washington,...