By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune On Dec. 26, Janita Russell Stewart will celebrate a milestone most employees never reach. She’ll celebrate 50 years of federal civil service, with nearly 30 years...

By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Studies are underway to determine why the workforce participation rate in the Magnolia State is last in the nation. The most recent study came this week,...

Secretary of State Michael Watson hosted the 2024-2025 Secretary of State (SOS) Student Ambassadors for their Fall Summit on Monday. The event, hosted at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson,...

Youngsters who take care of themselves a few hours while parents are away, often Monday through Friday after school, are called “latchkey kids.” In some communities, half of all children ages five...

On August 1, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) opened its third application cycle utilizing $12 million in funding appropriated during the 2024 Legislative Session.  The MOSTF...

By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Scores on the state’s Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) have soared above pre-pandemic levels, indicating growth in Mississippi’s K-12 schools....