Statewide News
Gunn officially enters the Mississippi Governor race
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Former Speaker of the House Philip Gunn officially threw his hat in the ring for Governor of Mississippi on Tuesday. Gunn, speaking at a campaign...
Auditor White demands $7.4 million from private prison contractor
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune State Auditor Shad White announced Monday that his office has issued over $7.4 million in civil demands to Management & Training Corporation...
Driver’s education to become mandatory in all Mississippi schools
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Starting in July, all Mississippi high schools will be required to provide a driver’s education program, a requirement that pairs with the...
Mississippi addresses biological sex, immigration status on driver’s licenses
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers sent a bill to Governor Tate Reeves (R) that requires driver’s licenses to depict a person’s biological sex at birth. State Senator Angela...
C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune There have been numerous studies on high-speed fiber connectivity and its impact on local communities. From digital literacy to its impact on...
Mississippi Sound Estuary Program to launch regional art competition for Mississippi teens
Story by Leah Bowers | Photo by Adobe Stock Mississippi may be the most beautiful state in the nation. Natural wonders include vast pine and hardwood forests, swampy marshes and...