Statewide News
Colom champions tax increase “for Mississippians to continue to have health insurance”
By: Daniel Tyson & Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Campaigning in Jackson Monday night, U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom, a Democrat, said a tax increase is needed on high-income...
Seasonal stress, sadness could lead to thoughts of suicide
By: Leslie Criss, Daily Journal For many, the holiday season is far from the most wonderful time of year. While the holidays are filled with joy and anticipation for thousands,...
Two state Senate special runoff elections to be decided December 2
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Two Mississippi Senate seats will be filled on December 2 in special runoff elections. Senate District 24 and Senate District 26 featured fields with...
Mississippi lawmakers react as SNAP work requirement modifications take effect
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Congress made changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, earlier this year and lawmakers in Mississippi are expressing...
State Board of Education approves new A-F performance level cuts for Mississippi Statewide Accountability System for 2025-26 school year
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to approve new A-F performance level cuts for the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System. The new thresholds for grades will be...
Stay Safe While Cooking This Thanksgiving
At last check, there have been 60 fire deaths statewide in 2025. Cooking or the misuse of cooking equipment led to four of those deaths. “Many people have family and friends over for the...