Statewide News
New Mississippi laws set to take effect July 1
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune July 1 is not only the start of the new fiscal year in the state of Mississippi; it is also when most of the new laws passed during the 2025...
Speaker White tasks members with exploring topics likely on House’s 2026 legislative agenda
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune This week, the Speaker of the Mississippi House announced Select Committees to explore four policy issues the chamber is likely to consider in the...
Howard Industries investing nearly $237 million in Clarke, Jones and Simpson counties
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune It’s another home run for Mississippi business. On Thursday, Howard Industries, a home-grown, family-owned Mississippi company with 5,000...
Ag Dept. launches ‘Make Mississippi Healthy Again’ initiative
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce on Thursday kicked off an initiative to make Mississippians aware of healthy eating options...
Congressman Thompson votes to pursue impeachment against President Trump
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson was among 79 Democrats in the U.S. House to vote to pursue articles of impeachment against...
Mississippi’s economic development successes celebrated with national awards
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s $13 billion in economic development in 2024 was recently recognized with three national awards from Area Development magazine, with the...