Statewide News
EXCLUSIVE: Lynn Fitch announces run for Governor, visits with Magnolia Tribune to kick off campaign
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune According to Pew Research, 18 states have never elected a female as governor, with Mississippi among the lot. As of Tuesday, Lynn Fitch is looking to...
Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board to seek 3% increase for staff salaries
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A budget request for Fiscal Year 2028 that includes a 3% staff pay raise was approved by the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board this week....
Mississippi’s Reeves among 23 Republican governors urging passage of federal budget resolution with SAVE America Act attached
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves was among 23 Republican governors across the country who signed on to a letter sent to President Donald Trump...
Transportation commissioners seek insight into MDOT mowing schedule, storm repair work
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A staffing shortage in the Mississippi Department of Transportation is leading to some roads in the northern district of the state to go without...
McRae seeking third term as Mississippi’s State Treasurer
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune While most other Mississippi statewide elected officials are eyeing higher office in 2027, State Treasurer David McRae has chosen to seek re-election...
Miss. Board of Education updated on kindergarten readiness, literacy and math initiatives
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s State Board of Education was informed last week on the most recent Kindergarten Readiness Assessment results as well as received an...