Statewide News
Op-Ed: Debt-free college is closer than Mississippi families think
By: Dr. Andrew Dale December can be decision season for Mississippi families. As students receive semester grades and begin planning for life after graduation, one question...
Decorate Safely This Holiday Season
Fire safety is important year-round, but there are specific tips to keep in mind at Christmas to protect you and your family. “Use holiday decorations made with flame-retardant or...
State Board of Education seeks high school sophomores to apply for 2026-27 junior representative position
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) is seeking applications from high school sophomores to serve as the new high school junior student representative on the SBE for the 2026-27...
Record Holiday Spending and Consumer Turnout Underscore Rising Confidence in Trump Economy
Recently, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) highlighted record-breaking consumer engagement over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend as strong evidence that confidence in the U.S....
Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Council approves application list, sends recommendations to lawmakers
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A list of projects that will be submitted to the Mississippi Legislature was finalized by the state’s Opioid Settlement Council this week. Final...
Pope, Mumford win state Senate runoff elections
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Voters returned to the polls Tuesday, December 2, to fill vacated seats in two Mississippi state Senate districts. The non-partisan contests in...