Statewide News
Gospel Music in Mississippi: Four essential pioneers
By: Jim Beaugez, Magnolia Tribune Gospel music’s deep Mississippi roots go all the way to the source. While you’re singing your favorite traditional Christmas carols this holiday, dip a toe...
Santa Claus officially cleared for travel
Because no one logs more travel miles on Christmas Eve than Santa Claus, the Big Guy simply insists on being well prepared. That's why earlier this month, at Santa's request, the Mississippi...
MDE releases 2024-25 Educator Shortage survey results
Results from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 2024-25 Educator Shortage survey show there are 5,160 vacancies among teachers, administrators and school support staff across the...
Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Diagnosed in Mississippi Poultry Flock
The Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) has been notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratory that poultry from a commercial breeder chicken flock...
Mississippi presidential electors cast votes for Trump, Vance
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves and Secretary of State Michael Watson hosted the Meeting of Presidential Electors on Tuesday at the Mississippi State Capitol....
Mississippi Christmas tree farms make picking the perfect pine fun for the family
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune The big question for many families this time of year is whether to get a live tree or pull out the tired old artificial tree for another year. There...