Statewide News
MMSA Announces Lila Carter Winfield as Marketing and Outreach Specialist
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) announces Lila Carter Winfield of Ridgeland, Miss. as the marketing and outreach specialist for the statewide downtown revitalization...
Mississippi cracking down on non-English speaking commercial truckers
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Department of Safety is cracking down on truck drivers who do not meet English language proficiency standards to ensure the safety...
IHL exploring updated funding formula for Mississippi’s public universities
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees is preparing to consider the use of a more modern funding allocation model thanks...
Survey shows this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast will cost U.S. families less
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune According to American Farm Bureau Federation’s 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey, a Thanksgiving dinner for your family will cost less than last...
Colom champions tax increase “for Mississippians to continue to have health insurance”
By: Daniel Tyson & Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Campaigning in Jackson Monday night, U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom, a Democrat, said a tax increase is needed on high-income...
Seasonal stress, sadness could lead to thoughts of suicide
By: Leslie Criss, Daily Journal For many, the holiday season is far from the most wonderful time of year. While the holidays are filled with joy and anticipation for thousands,...