Statewide News
WiFi signals can measure heart rate without a wearable device
By Stephen Beech WiFi signals can measure heart rate - with no wearable device needed, reveals new research. Engineers showed their technique is effective even with the...
Tiny houses, big ideas: A new chapter for Mississippi State Parks
By Stephen Griffin, Magnolia Tribune In July 2021, a series of investigative reports by WLBT’s Howard Ballou, “The State of Our Parks,” revealed substandard conditions and declining...
MSDH contract workers not on the job as federal shutdown continues
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune As the shutdown of the federal government continues, staff at the Mississippi State Department of Health have been alerted to the potential for...
Things to do in the Magnolia State this October 2025
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune It’s fall, y’all! After a hellish summer with thermometer-busting temperatures, who isn’t ready for cooler weather? October is Mississippi’s...
The Real Choice Serves Every Student
By Guest Columnist Phil Burchfield, Executive Director Mississippi Association of School Superintendents A lot is being said these days about “school choice.” At first glance, it...
Local newspapers keep communities strong
By Guest Columnist Dean Ridings, America’s Newspapers Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection - residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the...