Statewide News
Hyde-Smith re-election bid on firm footing as she continues to outpace Colom
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune While national Democrats are crowing about large fundraising hauls in seemingly competitive races in Texas, Georgia, Ohio and North Carolina, here in...
Governor’s vetoes stand as lawmakers sine die
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The recent vetoes issued by Governor Tate Reeves (R) will stand after lawmakers could not reach consensus on attempts to override the governor’s...
Mississippi leads the nation in-state 988 answer rate
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s efforts in suicide prevention are ramping up through 988 call centers and crisis intervention training and conferences. Recently, the...
Gunn officially enters the Mississippi Governor race
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Former Speaker of the House Philip Gunn officially threw his hat in the ring for Governor of Mississippi on Tuesday. Gunn, speaking at a campaign...
Auditor White demands $7.4 million from private prison contractor
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune State Auditor Shad White announced Monday that his office has issued over $7.4 million in civil demands to Management & Training Corporation...
Driver’s education to become mandatory in all Mississippi schools
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Starting in July, all Mississippi high schools will be required to provide a driver’s education program, a requirement that pairs with the...