Statewide News
House concurs with Senate’s changes to medical cannabis program
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Both chambers in the Mississippi Legislature have agreed to minor changes to the state’s medical cannabis program this session. The House concurred...
MPB to premiere new original series ”Southern Dish” on April 2
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) will premiere the first season of its new original series, "Southern Dish," on April 2. The series explores the people and traditions behind...
Employers warn Senate plan to raise Mississippians’ drug prices will cost dearly
By Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune “This is not PBM reform. It’s a tax increase on every Mississippian.” That’s how one of Mississippi’s largest employers summed up the Senate’s changes...
Senate moves Children’s Promise Act forward
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Senate passed a strike-all amendment to a House bill that would create a third bucket for educational tax credits solely for special purpose...
Over 200 Gadsden Flag specialty car tags have been claimed
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Over 200 of the needed 300 applications have been received for the first round of the Gadsden Flag car tags which proudly declares “Don’t Tread On...
Lawmakers send Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act, Ibogaine clinical trials to governor
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Legislation allowing terminally ill patients to try medical cannabis for ailments not currently covered under the state’s program and another...