Statewide News
State Board of Education selects semifinalists for 2025-26 State Board Student Rep Program
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected 10 semifinalists for the SBE junior student representative in the 2025-26 school year. The SBE student representative program...
Regulating kratom in Mississippi: Age restriction, local bans, business concerns
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Efforts to ban kratom products from store shelves throughout Mississippi were unsuccessful in 2025, but the Legislature passed a bill that sets an...
Gavel Passes to New President of IHL Board of Trustees
Leadership of the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning changed at the board’s monthly meeting on April 17, 2025, as the gavel was passed from outgoing president...
Intoxicating hemp products will remain on Mississippi shelves after legislation to regulate it dies
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Hemp-based products that contain intoxicating THC levels will remain on the shelves of some Mississippi businesses for at least another year after...
The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board Announces 2025 Easter Coloring Contest
The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board will host its annual Easter Coloring Contest. The contest is open to Mississippi school children ages 4 to 9 years old. One winner will be chosen from each age...
Mississippi’s state parks: Nature’s playground
By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Looking for a budget-friendly, fun-filled activity with stunning scenery? Look no further than Mississippi’s State Parks. The Magnolia State is...