Statewide News
Legislative redistricting plans adopted in House, Senate setting up 15 special elections later this year
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Each chamber has now adopted the other’s legislative redistricting plans setting up special elections for House and Senate seats later this year. On...
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...