Statewide News
MDOT planning capacity projects, conducting other road work across the state
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Department of Transportation has several projects underway across the state to improve travel along the Magnolia State’s roadways....
Independent U.S. Senate candidate Pinkins believes many Mississippi voters what something different
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Army veteran and attorney Ty Pinkins is making his second run for U.S. Senate in as many years, this time as an Independent. “Both political parties...
State support for youth courts remains in limbo
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune While state funding was appropriated to Mississippi’s Youth Court system during the recent legislative session, inaction on a separate extension...
Miss. Supreme Court rules AG, not Auditor has authority to prosecute cases seeking recovery of state funds
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the Attorney General possesses, and the State Auditor lacks, the authority to prosecute and...
Insurance Commissioner threatens to pull licenses of over 70 producers after scheduled hearing
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney (R) sent a letter this week to over 70 insurance producers doing business in Mississippi alleging that their...
Let’s scream for ice cream
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune When temperatures climbs into the 90s, and the heat index is in the triple digits, all anyone wants is to find something cold. Both effective and...