Statewide News
Mississippi companies invited to participate in upcoming Southeastern U.S. – Canadian Provinces Alliance Business Forum in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Mississippi companies interested in exporting goods and services to Canada are invited to participate in the 17th annual Southeastern United States-Canadian Provinces Alliance Business Forum. The...
Mississippi’s U-Pick Farms: A trend that’s growing
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune The concept of U-pick flower farms in Mississippi is on the rise as people desire to grow their own flowers or gardens for various reasons,...
Vapes, Big Tobacco and a new Mississippi registry law
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Over 30 years ago, Mississippi became the first state to sue Big Tobacco. The result brought over $3 billion to the state over 25 years, in a deal...
Second Medicaid Tech Bill vetoed by Governor
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) has vetoed a Medicaid Technical Amendment bill that he says would result in expansion of the program, a change he...
Maybe We’re Not Losing the Culture — Maybe We’re Starting to Win It Back
Lesley A. Davis is a long-time advocate for women and children, an attorney, President and CEO of Mississippi Advocacy Group, Mississippi's Committeewoman to the RNC, and Vice Chair of the...
MDE announces 2025 Mississippi Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year
Recently, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the 2025 Mississippi Administrator of the Year is Dr. Marsha Peoples, principal at East Flora Elementary School in the...