Statewide News
MSDH Issues Pertussis Alert
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has issued a health alert warning the public about an increase in pertussis cases in the state. As of July 10, 80 cases have been reported so far...
Five of Mississippi’s public universities named to 2025 Best Colleges list
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Five of Mississippi’s eight public universities were included in the 2025 Best Colleges listing by Money, a data-driven financial website. Of the...
The case of Congressman Bennie Thompson’s presidential pardon
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune In the waning hours of his presidency, former President Joe Biden (D) issued a flurry of last-minute pardons to people he said did not deserve to be...
MSDH Hosts One-Stop Shop Back-to-School Records Event
Getting back-to-school ready can be stressful, with so many items to check off your to-do list. The Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records is simplifying matters by...
New direct wine shipping law goes into effect in Mississippi
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune With Mississippi’s new direct-to-consumer wine shipping law going into effect earlier this month, wine connoisseurs and the curious alike can now...
Mississippi’s Moment: Bold Reforms to Drive Growth
By: Douglas Carswell, President & CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy Mississippi is shedding its image as an economic laggard. Over the past five years, the state’s economic output...