Statewide News
Legislature adds $16 million to education funding formula, other areas of the K-12 budget
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The budget for the K-12 public education system in Mississippi has been set, with lawmakers increasing the student funding formula by $16 million...
Scriptures are the best motivational speeches that have ever been written; and they were written just for us, long before we even had the problem to begin with.
By Misty Strieff Prine “God is the reason why even in pain, I smile; in confusion, I understand, in betrayal, I trust; and in fear, I continue to fight,” – Unknown. This sums up so...
What’s Happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State in June 2025
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Summer is here and there’s plenty to enjoy about the Magnolia State during the month of June. Here are a few events worth seeing in Mississippi this...
2025 Municipal General Election Day Reminders
Mississippi's 2025 Municipal General Election Day is less than one week away. The June 3 ballot features municipal offices across the state. Polls for the Municipal General Election will open...
MPB News Wins Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) is proud to announce that MPB News has been honored with two 2025 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards by the...
Tuition, other college fee increases approved at most Mississippi institutions of higher learning
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Six of Mississippi’s public institutions of higher learning are increasing the price of state resident tuition. Out-of-state tuition, top tier meal...