Statewide News
Lawmakers approve tax credits for contributions to rural Mississippi hospitals
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Rural hospitals could see donations coming their way after the Mississippi Senate passed a conference report Monday morning, giving tax breaks to...
Mississippi Supreme Court redistricting dies as U.S. Supreme Court decision over racial gerrymandering nears
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi lawmakers will not take up redistricting of the state’s Supreme Court districts, choosing instead to wait and see what comes of an appeal...
Things to do in the Magnolia State in April 2026
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Most people think of food around the holidays. Turkey at Thanksgiving. Prime rib at Christmas. Ham at Easter. But in Mississippi, the whole month of...
Legislators unanimously back UPSKILL Mississippi Grant Program
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Legislators came to an agreement this week on a conference report for HB 562, which sets the stage for the UPSKILL Mississippi Grant Program....
Governor signs SHIELD Act into law seeking to further safeguard Mississippi elections
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Wednesday that he has signed the SHIELD Act into law. The legislation authored by State Senator Jeremy England (R)...
State funding for Mississippi Medicaid tops $1 billion
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi lawmakers have approved the conference report for the state’s Medicaid appropriation, with state funding for the social welfare...