Statewide News
Things to do in the Magnolia State in November 2025
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune It’s for real y’all – it’s officially fall! That crisp, cool air is ideal for outdoor events, and there are plenty of them all around the state this...
Democrats pick up seats in Mississippi House, Senate due to court-ordered special redistricting elections
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi voters in eight state Senate districts and two House districts went to the polls Tuesday to elect new representatives to send to Jackson...
MDE announces one college, three universities to receive Mississippi Science of Reading designations for 2025-26
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has designated three Institutions of Higher Learning as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Educator Preparation Programs and one institution...
Special legislative elections set for Tuesday in 8 Senate, 2 House districts
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Special legislative elections are being held in eight state Senate districts and two House districts on Tuesday, November 4. Six state Senate seats...
State leaders lay out legislative agendas ahead of 2026 session
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune State leaders gathered in Jackson Thursday to map out their legislative agenda for the next session, with education reform being at the forefront of their...
Rising costs, inflation negatively affecting Mississippians’ health, Senate committee told
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Various speakers at Wednesday’s state Senate Insurance Study Committee told members that negative health outcomes of Mississippians are largely a...
